Lot 103: SHERATON, THOMAS.

THE CABINET-MAKER AND UPHOLSTERER'S DRAWING BOOK, IN THREE PARTS (APPENDIX...; AN ACCOMPANIMENT...). .LONDON: FOR THE AUTHOR BY T. BENSLEY, 1791-1793.
First edition, 3 volumes in one, 4to (262 x 208mm.), engraved frontispiece, 65 engraved plates (9 folding) + 33 engraved plates (4 folding) + 14 engraved plates (8 folding), lists of plates and of subscribers all bound at end, later reversed calf, a few plates slightly soiled or frayed

cf. BAL RIBA 3000-3002 (1802 editions)

armorial bookplate, unidentified; 5th Earl of Rosebery, armorial book label

This first edition was issued in 30 parts over 3 years, and is complete with both supplements. The success of Sheraton's publication is reflected in the lengthy lists of subscribers and in the quick succession of editions in 1794-1796 (also in parts) and in 1802.