Lot 20: CHIPPENDALE, Thomas (1718-1779). The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker’s Director

CHIPPENDALE, Thomas (1718-1779). The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker’s Director. Printed for the Author: London, 1754. 2° (412 x 260mm). Half-title, title in red and black, engraved dedication, 161 full-page engraved plates. (Some occasional light fnger-soiling, neat repairs to half-title, title and plate 4, marginal tear to plate 23, browning to plate 3, light pencil diagram to plate 28, light water staining to plates 140-147, plate 160 damaged and laid down on card, two plates numbered 25.) Contemporary half calf, gilt spine (extremities lightly rubbed, endpapers renewed). FIRST EDITION of Chippendale’s famous furniture design book. Brunet I, 1844; Rothschild 614.