Designs by George Rae and Jesse Hall
Architectural plans, elevations, and detail drawings for properties in St Andrews
£1,500
Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs
Auction: 23 June 2021 at 11:00 BST
Description
Rae, George Plans, Elevations Sections and Detail Drawings for the property of John Buddo, Esq. [Seaton House, The Scores, St Andrews], c.1864, comprising 12 coloured drawings, quarter calf album, 40 x 28cm some dust-soiling; [Idem] [A property on] North Street, St Andrews, 1845, comprising 8 coloured drawings signed by Rae, paper wrappers, some soiling and chipping to drawings; Hall, Jesse Plans, Elevations & Sections of Buildings to be Erected for John Paterson Esq., St Andrews, 1856 [St Katharine's Lodge, The Scores], comprising 8 coloured drawings, each signed J.Hall, limp album, 33 x 27cm, some dust-soiling (3)
Footnote
Note: George Rae was St Andrews's first native architect, designing many buildings in the town. Seaton House now comprises half of the Best Western Scores Hotel. St Katharine's Lodge now houses the School of History at the University of St Andrews.