R. Ackermann Repository Arts, Literature, Fashions, etc. 1820

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Title Page AKR1 $65	Title Page AKR2 $65	Title Page AKR3 $65


Northcourt, The Seat of Mrs. Bennett AKR731 $65	Broadlands, Seat of the Rt. Hon. Lord Visc. T Palmerston AKR614 $65


Pencarrow, The Seat of Lady Molesworth AKR714 $65	Appuldurcombe, Seat of the Earl of Yarborough AKR701 $65


Crete Hall, The Residence of Jeremiah Rosher, Esq. AKR826 SOLD	Hackwood Park, Seat of Lord Bolton AKR615 $65


Group of Villas on Herne Hill, Camberwell AKR505 $65	Southill Park, The Seat of Willm. Henry Whitbread Esq. AKR706 $65


Colcorton Hall, The Seat of Sir Geo. Beaumont, Bart. AKR703 $65	Wimbledon House, The Residence of Mrs. Marriott AKR732 $65


Wimbledon Park, The Seat of Earl Spencer AKR704 $65	Aston Hall, The Seat of James Watt Esq. AKR713 $65


Delaford Park, The Seat of C. Clows Esq. AKR328 $65	Endsleigh, The Seat of Grace the Duke of Bedford AKR122 $65


Marine Villa, Seat of the Late Sir J. Cox Hippesley Bart. AKR132 $65	Kitley, The Seat of E.P. Bastard Esq. AKR711 $65


Buckland Filleigh, The Seat of John Inglett Fortescue Esq. AKR126 $65	Holly Grove House, The Seat of Theodore Henry Broadhead Esq. AKR208 $65


Maristow, Seat of Sir Manasseh Lopes. Bart. AKR123 $65	Swainston, Seat of Sir Fitz William Barrington Bart. AKR526 $65


Bishops Court, Seat of the Right Honble. Lord Graves AKR124 $65	Dropmore, Seat of Earl Grenville, View of the Garden Front AKR232 $65

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"The Repository of Arts, Literature, Commerce, Manufactures, Fashions and Politics" (1809-1828), known as Ackerman’s Repository, was published from 1809-1829. Each issue contained sumptuous color plates depicting fashion, furniture, views, and designs all presented in a magazine replete with a variety of fascinating topics such as “the friendship of ancient chivalry”. It creates the ultimate portrait of early 19th century upper-class England and was quite a trend setter in Regency England.

Rudolph Ackermann (1764-1834) was one of the most important figures in the history of color plate books. His attention to detail, eye for art, and ability to coordinate the necessary authors, artists, engravers, printers, binders, and booksellers led to a huge body of work of extraordinary quality.

Initially successful as a coach builder in Germany, he became fascinated by the book world whilst preparing a text on his popular coach designs. He quickly made the transition to publisher. His magazine, issued monthly for 20 years, funneled Ackermann's wide-ranging interests into its pages. The Repository of Arts, Literature, Commerce, Manufactures, Fashion and Politics contained everything from fashion plates to articles on gas lights. The illustrations continue to stand out today. By documenting changing fashions in dress, furniture and architecture, The Repository became a time capsule much sought-after by historians, film and theatrical designers, and students of the arts and costume.

The prints are absolutely beguiling cameos of the age, with an appeal that is still fresh today, making them generally difficult to find and expensive due to their enduring charm and historical interest. The process used in the production of the prints was aquatint engraving, with original hand colouring. Each print measures approximately 9 inches by 6 inches on a strong creamy paper. A few are smaller at 8 inches wide, with slightly trimmed margins and intact images. There is some slight offset on a few, as it customary with these prints, but the colours are still very vibrant. All our prints are authentic antique prints and guaranteed to be from the date stated.