Wales illustrated : in a series of views, comprising the picturesque scenery, towns, castles, seats of the nobility & gentry, antiquities, &c. engraved on steel from original drawings by Henry Gastineau...
London : Jones, 1830. First Edition. Very good copy in contemporary gilt-blocked 1/2 leather over cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Some surface rubbing to the spine cover. Slight edge-wear to the front panel cloth. Spotted foxing to the title page, and scattered around the plates. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Further scans, images etc. and additional bibliographical material available on request.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 88 pages; Wales illustrated : in a series of views, comprising the picturesque scenery, towns, castles, seats of the nobility & gentry, antiquities, &c. engraved on steel from original drawings by Henry Gastineau. Accompanied by historical and topographical descriptions. Subjects: Wales -- Cambria -- Description and travel -- 19th century -- Travel literature. Physical description: Unpaginated, 88 plates ; 28cm. Spine title: North Wales. Item #222057
Price: €325.00