Repository of arts, literature, commerce, manufacturers, fashions and politics : this work already h...
Repository of arts, literature, commerce, manufacturers, fashions and politics : this work already honored by approbation is most humbly dedicated by permision to his Royal Highness The Prince of Wales / by his grateful and obedient servant, R. Ackermann.
About this item
Full title
Publisher
Strand, London : R. Ackermann, 1809-1828.
Strand : Harrison & Rutter, 1809-1810.
Strand : L. Harrison & J.C. Leigh, 1809-1815.
Strand : L. Harrison, 1815-
Uniform title
Alternative title
Call Numbers
RB/2889-RB/2898 , RB/DS050/R425
Record Identifier
MMS ID
Language
English
Formats
Physical Description
Physical content
40 volumes., leaves of plates (some folded, some colour) : illustrations (some colour) ; 25 cm. (4to)
Frequency
Monthly
Content type
text
still image
Media type
unmediated
Carrier type
volume
Contents
Series no. I, vol. I, (Jan. 1809)-Vol. 12, (July/Dec. 1828).
Publication information
Publisher
Strand, London : R. Ackermann, 1809-1828.
Strand : Harrison & Rutter, 1809-1810.
Strand : L. Harrison & J.C. Leigh, 1809-1815.
Strand : L. Harrison, 1815-
Frequency
Monthly
Performers
This periodical was published in three series: First series, no. I, vol. I, (Jan. 1809) -No. LXXX, vol. XIV, (Aug. 1815). ; Second series: v. 1 (Jan./June 1816)-v. 14 (July/Dec. 1822) = no. 1-84 ; Third series., v. 1 (Jan./June 1823)-v. 12 (July/Dec. 1828) = no. 1-72.
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
1809-1828.
1809-1810.
1809-1815.
1815-
Subjects
More information
Scope and Contents
Summary
Ackermann's Repository played a leading role in the dissemination of fashionable taste across the English-speaking world through the first quarter of the 19th century. Known to have been available in colonial NSW, with copies owned by influential local tastemakers like the Macarthurs, the Macquaries, and the Pipers, it is one of the most important...
Alternative Titles
Full title
Repository of arts, literature, commerce, manufacturers, fashions and politics : this work already honored by approbation is most humbly dedicated by permision to his Royal Highness The Prince of Wales / by his grateful and obedient servant, R. Ackermann.
Spine title
Ackermann's repository
Authors, Artists and Contributors
Notes
General note
"R. Ackermann, 101, Strand, London". -- Throughout volumes under some plates and 'The repository' fabric sample pages.
'Humble dedication' changes to different wording throughout volumes, e.g. Prince of Wales to Prince Regent.
"Printed for R. Ackermann by Harrison & Rutter, 373, Strand". -- Series 1, volumes 1-4.
State Reference Library copy at RB/2889-RB/2898: Binding in half red straight-grain morocco over marbled boards. Spines with five raised bands, decoratively tooled and lettered in gilt, marbled edges....
Citation / References Note
Abbey, J.R. Life in England, 212
Issued As
Online version Repository of arts, literature, fashions &c (OCoLC)656619199
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
RB/2889-RB/2898 , RB/DS050/R425
Record Identifier
74VMQA2GRMwX
Permalink
https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VMQA2GRMwX
Other Identifiers
DDC
700.5
MMS ID
991000544929702626
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