Repton, Humphry, 1752-1818 Repton, J. Adey (John Adey), 1775-1860
Call Number:
GEN MSS VOL 221
Image Count:
43
Abstract:
Manuscript volume written in a formal script, with additions and corrections in another hand, possibly Repton's. With eight plates (original wash drawings), one folded and some with movable pieces; two are signed "by H[umphry] & J[ohn] A[dey] Repton 1806." The preface addressed to Lord Whitworth is signed by Repton and dated in his hand: "On the spot Decr. 1805 Hare Street near Romford 25: Feby. 1806."
Half-title, 1 leaf--Dedication to Carlo Grimaldi, "D'Anuersa, alli 29. di maggio, 1622", 1 leaf--Al benigno lettore, 1 leaf. Dedication and address to reader signed: Pietro Paolo Rubens. Plate ("figura") 1 signed: Nicolaes Ryekemans sculp. and Imperfect: first series lacks dedication-leaf and plates 6, 10, 11, 64.
Subject (Topic):
Architecture--Designs and plans, Architecture--Italy--Genoa, and Palaces--Italy--Genoa
