Lot 361: CHIPPENDALE, Thomas (bap. 1718-1779). The Gentleman and the Cabinet-Maker's Director . London: printed for the author, [1754]. 2° (460 x 280mm). Half title, title printed in red and black, engraved dedication to Hugh, Earl of Northumberland,

CHIPPENDALE, Thomas (bap. 1718-1779). The Gentleman and the Cabinet-Maker's Director. London: printed for the author, [1754]. 2° (460 x 280mm). Half title, title printed in red and black, engraved dedication to Hugh, Earl of Northumberland, and 161 plates by Müller (i.e. Miller) and Darly after Chippendale (there are two plates numbered XXV, the first of 'Chinese Chairs,' the second of a 'Chinese Sopha'). (Light occasional spotting throughout, heavier staining to half-title, last plate unevenly browned.) Recent red half morocco.

FIRST EDITION OF CHIPPENDALE'S HIGHLY INFLUENTIAL FURNITURE PATTERN BOOK; 'all [of his] known commissions ... date from after its appearance. It was also highly influential in disseminating his designs throughout Britain, Europe, and the colonies' (ODNB). RIBA 631 (second edition).