London and Westminster improved, illustrated by plans : to which is prefixed, a discourse on publick magnificence; with observations on the state of arts and artists in this kingdom, wherein the study of the polite arts is recommended as necessary to a liberal education: concluded by some proposals relative to places not laid down in the plans / By John Gwynn.

  • Gwynn, John, 1713-1786.
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London and Westminster improved, illustrated by plans : to which is prefixed, a discourse on publick magnificence; with observations on the state of arts and artists in this kingdom, wherein the study of the polite arts is recommended as necessary to a liberal education: concluded by some proposals relative to places not laid down in the plans / By John Gwynn. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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London : Printed for the author. Sold by Mr. Dodsley, and at Mr. Dalton's print-warehouse ... Mr. Bathoe ... Mr. Davies ... and by Mr. Longman ..., 1766.

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xv, 1 unnumbered page, 132 page, IV folded leaves of plates : plans (engravings) ; 27 cm (4to)

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References note

ESTC t138431
Harris, British architectural books, 1990 ; no. 276
ESTC T138431

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With a short dedication to the King by Samuel Johnson
Copy 1 Supplier/Donor: Bickersteth Note: Replacement copy. The plates are hand-coloured. Recent pencil notes on Gwynn's friendship with Johnson on front free endpaper. Binding: contemp. calf, re-backed, preserving spine label.

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