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Boston: c. 1953. Mixed media on paper. Mounted circular label lower right of the Motor Vehicle Research Company. 14 1/4 x 19 1/2 inches. Framed. Drawn for A. J White's Motor Vehicle Research Company, which is said to have been a Boston based car designer of exotic cars in the 1950's, this handsome prototype embodies several features that were realized later, especially in recent racing cars. The gleaming prototype is extremely well drawn and seems to be happily flying through the air. ... more information

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Denver, Colorado: Frank S. Thayer, [no date but plates with copyright date 1901]. Series I (all published), folio. (19 5/16 x 15 12/ inches). 1p. title/introduction with list of contents and limitation statement on the verso, printed in brown on thick paper. 12 chromolithographs by Percy W. Franklin after Osacr Achleitner, printed by Thayer, each print backed onto card and within its own matt, the oval opening of each matt framed by semi-relief decoration in blind, each image with descriptive text printed ... more information

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London: 5 February 1774. Engraving, by T. Miller (expert repairs to old fold touching image area). 26 1/2 x 36 1/2 inches. A fine architectural engraving of Kenwood House, in Hampstead, London, re-modelled in 1761-1773, and now home to the Iveagh Bequest picture collection. Robert and his brother James Adam forever changed the face of British architecture by introducing innovative Classical design ideas. From 1754-57, Robert lived in Italy where he had a long productive friendship with Piranesi, which wa... more information

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London: June 1774. Engraving, by T. Vivares. (Neat repairs to two small marginal tears). 26 1/2 x 19 3/8 inches. A fine engraving of two of the exterior elevations of Luton Park House, a project undertaken by Robert Adam in about 1764. Robert and his brother James Adam forever changed the face of British architecture by introducing innovative Classical design ideas. From 1754-57, Robert lived in Italy where he had a long productive friendship with Piranesi, which was inspirational for both men. Adam'... more information

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London: 5 February 1774. Engraving, by J. Roberts. (Expert repairs to lower left corner). 25 1/4 x 19 1/4 inches. A fine architectural engraving of the interior of Kenwood House, in Hampstead, London, re-modelled in 1761-1773, and now home to the Iveagh Bequest picture collection. Robert and his brother James Adam forever changed the face of British architecture by introducing innovative Classical design ideas. From 1754-57, Robert lived in Italy where he had a long productive friendship with Piranesi, w... more information

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London: 1775. Engraving by D. Cunego. In excellent condition with the exception of being trimmed just outside the platemark on left margin. 23 1/2 x 17 7/8 inches. 19 x 26 1/8 inches. A fine engraving of the entablature and columns of the celebrated Carleton House in London. Robert and his brother James Adam forever changed the face of British architecture by introducing innovative Classical design ideas. From 1754-57, Robert lived in Italy where he had a long productive friendship with Piranesi, which w... more information

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London: 1775. Engraving by D. Cunego. In excellent condition with the exception of being trimmed just outside the platemark on left margin. Some paper discolouration on left margin.. 26 1/4 x 19 1/8 inches. A fine engraving of the fireplaces at St. James's Palace and the Queen's House in London. Robert and his brother James Adam forever changed the face of British architecture by introducing innovative Classical design ideas. From 1754-57, Robert lived in Italy where he had a long productive frie... more information

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London: 1775. Engraving by P. Begbie. In excellent condition with the exception of some paper discolouration on the upper margin.. 17 1/4 x 23 1/4 inches. 19 1/8 x 26 1/4 inches. A fine engraving of the sedan chair designed for Queen Charlotte. Robert and his brother James Adam forever changed the face of British architecture by introducing innovative Classical design ideas. From 1754-57, Robert lived in Italy where he had a long productive friendship with Piranesi, which was inspirational for both men. ... more information

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London: 1775. Copper engraving with hand colour. Engraving by P. Begbie. In excellent condition with the exception of being trimmed just on the platemark on the left margin. 26 1/4 x 18 7/8 inches. A fine engraving of an ornate harpsichord designed for the Empress of Russia. Robert and his brother James Adam forever changed the face of British architecture by introducing innovative Classical design ideas. From 1754-57, Robert lived in Italy where he had a long productive friendship with Piranesi, which w... more information

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London: 1775. Engraving by T. Miller. In excellent condition with the exception of some very faint off-setting. 23 7/8 x 35 3/4 inches. 26 x 37 1/4 inches. A fine engraving of a proposed bridge over the river at Sion House in London. Robert and his brother James Adam forever changed the face of British architecture by introducing innovative Classical design ideas. From 1754-57, Robert lived in Italy where he had a long productive friendship with Piranesi, which was inspirational for both men. Adam's ... more information

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London: 1775. Engraving by T. Miller. In excellent condition with the exception of a water stain at the bottom of the sheet. Top left corner of sheet is missing. 23 7/8 x 35 7/8 inches. 26 1/4 x 37 1/2 inches. A fine architectural engraving of Kenwood House, in Hampstead, London, re-modelled in 1761-1773, and now home to the Iveagh Bequest picture collection. Robert and his brother James Adam forever changed the face of British architecture by introducing innovative Classical design ideas. From 1754-57, ... more information

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London: 1775. Engraving by J. Zucchi. In excellent condition with the exception of a small on the bottom margin outside of platemark.19 1/4 x 26 1/4 inches. A fine architectural elevation of the great library at Kenwood House, in Hampstead, London, re-modelled in 1761-1773, and now home to the Iveagh Bequest picture collection. Robert and his brother James Adam forever changed the face of British architecture by introducing innovative Classical design ideas. From 1754-57, Robert lived in Italy where he h... more information

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London: 1775. Engraving by T. Roberts.. In excellent condition. 26 1/4 x 19 1/4 inches. A fine architectural elevation of the great library at Kenwood House, in Hampstead, London, re-modelled in 1761-1773, and now home to the Iveagh Bequest picture collection. Robert and his brother James Adam forever changed the face of British architecture by introducing innovative Classical design ideas. From 1754-57, Robert lived in Italy where he had a long productive friendship with Piranesi, which was inspirationa... more information

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London: 1775. Engraving by B. Pastorini. In excellent condition. 17 1/4 x 23 1/4 inches. 19 1/8 x 26 1/4 inches. An elegant engraving showing the decorations of the chimney piece and curtain cornices at Sutton Park House, in North Yorkshire. Robert and his brother James Adam forever changed the face of British architecture by introducing innovative Classical design ideas. From 1754-57, Robert lived in Italy where he had a long productive friendship with Piranesi, which was inspirational for both men. Ada... more information

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London: 1775. Engraving by R. Blyth. In excellent condition. 17 3/4 x 23 5/8 inches. 19 1/4 x 26 1/4 inches. An elegant engraving showing the facade of a house in Whitehall, used as the offices for Chelsea Hospital. Robert and his brother James Adam forever changed the face of British architecture by introducing innovative Classical design ideas. From 1754-57, Robert lived in Italy where he had a long productive friendship with Piranesi, which was inspirational for both men. Adam's first book, on Dio... more information

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London: 1775. Engraving by T. Vivares. In excellent condition with the exception of some paper discolouration in the bottom right corner of the sheet. 23 1/8 x 17 1/4 inches. 26 1/4 x 19 1/4 inches. A fine architectural engraving of a part of the vast Adelphi development in London; the largest project undertaken by the Adam brothers. Robert and his brother James Adam forever changed the face of British architecture by introducing innovative Classical design ideas. From 1754-57, Robert lived in Italy whe... more information

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London: 1775. Engraving by J. Roberts. In excellent condition with the exception of some paper discolouration across the bottom left corner of the sheet. 17 1/4 x 23 inches. 19 1/4 x 26 1/4 inches. An elegant engraving showing the facade of the public records building in Edinburgh. Robert and his brother James Adam forever changed the face of British architecture by introducing innovative Classical design ideas. From 1754-57, Robert lived in Italy where he had a long productive friendship with Piranesi, ... more information

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London: 1775. Engraving by T. Miller. In excellent condition with the exception of some paper discolouration across the bottom left corner of the sheet. 17 1/4 x 23 1/4 inches. 19 1/4 x 26 1/4 inches. An elegant engraving showing a cross section of the public records building in Edinburgh. Robert and his brother James Adam forever changed the face of British architecture by introducing innovative Classical design ideas. From 1754-57, Robert lived in Italy where he had a long productive friendship with Pi... more information

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London: 1775. Engraving by Joshua Record. In excellent condition. 17 3/8 x 23 1/8 inches. 19 1/8 x 26 1/4 inches. An elegant engraving showing the chimney in the anteroom of Lord Derby's house in Grosvenor Square, London. Robert and his brother James Adam forever changed the face of British architecture by introducing innovative Classical design ideas. From 1754-57, Robert lived in Italy where he had a long productive friendship with Piranesi, which was inspirational for both men. Adam's first bo... more information

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London: 1775. Engraving by Joshua Record. In excellent condition. 17 1/4 x 23 inches. 19 1/8 x 26 1/4 inches. An elegant engraving showing the two chimneys in Lord Derby's house in Grosvenor Square, London. Robert and his brother James Adam forever changed the face of British architecture by introducing innovative Classical design ideas. From 1754-57, Robert lived in Italy where he had a long productive friendship with Piranesi, which was inspirational for both men. Adam's first book, on Diocleti... more information

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