[Sir John Soane.] Typescript of unpublished monograph titled 'The Life, Works and Influence of Sir John Soane, R.A., F.S.A., &c. An Essay by "Excelsior" [A. E. Bullock?].'

48pp., folio. Each page on the recto of a leaf, and all 48 leaves held together by a brass stud. In fair condition, on aged and worn paper. Authorship or ownership inscription on title page: 'A. E. Bullock | 43 Chancery Lane | W. C.', with autograph note: 'An Essay written originally for a prize, I believe. If used, he would have to be applied to again for any illustrations that might be wished for: we have not got them.' The index divides the work into the following six parts: 'Introduction; Early Life, Travels and Designs; Professional Career with descriptions of Chief building Works, including the Bank of England, Pitzhanger, The Museum, Dulwich Picture Gallery, Churches, &c; Influence, with list of pupils and some account of their works; Chronological list of events; Works of Reference with Publications of Sir John Soane'. An informative study, with six-page chronology.