W.H.Pyne's The History of The Royal Residences

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Pyne's Royal Residences
A collectionof prints displaying the Interior Living
quartersof the British Royalty in 1819


 
 
Original Hand-Colored Engravings
By: W. H. Pyne and A. Dry
Published: London, 1819
Average Size: 12.5" x 10.5"
Condition: Fine

 

 
 
Thisis one of the Finest color plate books ever produced in England. The brightness and clarity of the hand-coloring is extraordinary. 

The three volume set containsvivid images of the British Royal Residences at Windsor Castle, St. JamesPalace, Carlton House, Kensington Palace, Hampton Court, Buckingham Houseand Frogmore.

The details of these hand-coloredaquatint engravings is so fine, one can discern the designs in the paintingson the wall and frescoes.

At this time in 1819, Englandis the most powerful nation in the world. This might and power comes throughin this spectacular display of interior furnishings and design.

This set is extremely rareand an opportunity to pick and choose from the various images is rare.

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