Richard Brown — The Principles of Practical Perspective, or, Scenographic Projection

London, Leigh and Son, 1836 . Leather. A very scarce copy of this illustrated work on practical perspective, with a frontispiece and 48 plates. The very scarce second edition of the work.This is part I of two parts.In half green calf, with marbled boards.Includes a frontispiece, and 48 plates to the rear of the volume. Lacking plate 25 and 46.Containing universal rules for delineating architectural designs on various surfaces and taking views from nature with the most simple and expeditious methods, to which are added rules for shadowing, and the elements of painting.Written by Richard Brown, Professor of architecture and perspective.With the bookplate of Richard Phipson, an English architect who was responsible for renovating almost 100 churches in East Anglia.   In half green calf binding. Externally, smart. Shelf wear to extremities. Slight rubbing to boards, with light fading to the head of the boards. Bookplate to front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Lacking plate 25 and 46. Pages are bright and clean, with light spotting and age toning, most significant to the front of the work. Previous owner, Richard Phipson's signature to title page. Archival tape repair to tail of p.8, causing offsetting to p.9. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .