Returned from the Grand Tour and inspired by scenes of classical antiquity, the 18th century landowner took to remodelling his parkland with great collections of ruins, eye-catchers and monuments. Within the parkland canvas these adornments are portrayed as an arena in which he could house his burgeoning collection of art, antiquities and curiosities, accumulated whilst undertaking the Grand Tour." (Taken from the introduction.) Illustrated throughout with photographs and drawings. Copy no. 126 in a limited edition of 500 copies. Pans Lodge was founded by Carmen Evans, an interior designer and project manager with over 20 yearsexperience. Volume 1. Hardback in Very Good (approaching Fine) condition. No dust jacket, Pictorial boards with gilt titles. Signed to title page by Carmen Evans. Clean and tightly bound with no annotations noted.