Carter's Ancient Sculpture and Painting in England (BM A,10.1-67)

"Specimens of Antient Sculpture and Painting, now remaining in this Kingdom, from the earliest period to the reign of Henry ye VIII, consisting of Statues, Bassorelievos, Brasses &c.; Paintings on Glass, and on Walls &c.; A Description of each Subject, some of which by Gentlemen of Leterary [sic] abilities, and well versed in the Antiquities of this Kingdom whose names are prefixed to their Essays. This Work is designed to shew the Rise & Progress of Sculpture and Painting in England, to explain obscure and doubtful parts of History, and preserve the Portraits of great and eminent Personages. The Drawings made from the original Subjects and Engrav'd by John Carter" (London, John Carter), Volumes I and II, 1786-87; the first volume containing etched titlepage (1780) and frontispiece (1786) and 56 plates representing early English sacred art, architecture and portraits, including 16 hand-coloured plates and 1 fold-out plate, with letterpress list of subscribers, dedication to Horace Walpole, index and descriptions. The second volume contains etched frontispiece and titlepage (both 1787) and 7 plates, including 2 hand-coloured, with letterpress dedication to the Earl of Exeter and description of the plates. Marbled boards with "Carter's Ancient Sculpture & Painting in England" on the spine.
Etchings, some hand-coloured