$2,460
Ackermann, Rudolph (1764-1834) A History of the University of Cambridge, its Colleges, Halls, and Public Buildings. London: R. Ackermann, 1815. First edition, two large quarto folio volumes, illustrated with uncolored portrait of the Duke of Gloucester and ninety-five hand-colored aquatints after Pugin, Westall, Mackenzie, Uwins, and Pyne (sixty-four views, fifteen engravings of scholars in their academic garb, and sixteen portraits of the founders); originally issued in twenty parts, paper watermarked 1812, with half-titles; bound in uniform contemporary half green morocco, gilt, rebacked, 13 1/2 x 10 3/4 in. (2) Provenance: The Estate of David Spinney.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2016-10-30
