B16444

Shelfmark

Bk.3B.01

Author

Chambers, William, Sir,

Title

Designs of Chinese buildings, furniture, dresses, machines, and utensils. Engraved by the best hands, from the originals drawn in China by Mr. Chambers ... To which is annexed, a description of their temples, houses, gardens, &c.

Publication, distribution, etc.

London :, Published for the author, and sold by him next door to Tom's Coffee-house: also by Mess. Dodsley; Mess. Wilson and Durham; Mr. A. Millar, and Mr. R. Willock,, 1757.

Physical description

[10], 19, [1] p., XXI leaves of plates ;, ill. ;, Fol.

Note

List of subscribers.

Provenance

Given to Eton by Nicholas Kessler; Kessler bookplate.

Provenance

Armorial bookplate of George Armytage.

Binding

19th century half maroon sheep; gilt-ruled spine with six raised bands; marbled paper boards.

Copy-specific note

Previously: Bk.3.09.

Subject

Architecture, Early works to 1800, China.

Subject

Costume, Early works to 1800, China.

Subject

Gardens, Early works to 1800, China.

Added entry--place

England, London.

001B16444

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1001#$aChambers, William$cSir,

24510$aDesigns of Chinese buildings, furniture, dresses, machines, and utensils. Engraved by the best hands, from the originals drawn in China by Mr. Chambers ... To which is annexed, a description of their temples, houses, gardens, &c.

260##$aLondon :$bPublished for the author, and sold by him next door to Tom's Coffee-house: also by Mess. Dodsley; Mess. Wilson and Durham; Mr. A. Millar, and Mr. R. Willock,$c1757.

300##$a[10], 19, [1] p., XXI leaves of plates ;$bill. ;$cFol.

500##$aList of subscribers.

561##$aGiven to Eton by Nicholas Kessler; Kessler bookplate.

561##$aArmorial bookplate of George Armytage.

563##$a19th century half maroon sheep; gilt-ruled spine with six raised bands; marbled paper boards.

590##$aPreviously: Bk.3.09.

650#0$aArchitecture$xEarly works to 1800$zChina.

650#0$aCostume$xEarly works to 1800$zChina.

650#0$aGardens$xEarly works to 1800$zChina.

752##$aEngland$dLondon.