CHIPPENDALE, THOMAS The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director; being, A Large Collection of the Most Elegant and Useful Designs of

Household Furniture in the Gothic, Chinese, and Modern Taste. 161 engraved plates, roman-numbered 1-160 (with second plate 25). [4], x, 27 pages, including engraved dedication. Folio, 460x282 mm, contemporary paneled reversed sheep, surface imperfections, joints cracked; plate 34 torn in blank lower margin and repaired on verso, otherwise generally crisp and clean internally; 1/4 calf slipcase, spine faded. FIRST EDITION. London: for the Author, 1754.