An history of the River Thames / by William Combe; for John and Josiah Boydell. Complete in 2 volumes
London : Printed by W. Bulmer and Co. for John and Josiah Boydell, 1794. 1st edition. Full aniline calf with inner gilt dentelle, raised bands and gilt bordering. Spine and boards somewhat dust-dulled and rubbed as with age. Remains an uncommonly well-preserved example overall. Item #431069
Physical description; 2 v., folded, map ; 43 cm. (fol.). Subjects; Eton College. Rivers England ; History ; Early works to 1800. Rivers England ; Pictorial works ; Early works to 1800. Thames River (England) ; History ; Early works to 1800. Thames River (England) ; Pictorial works ; Early works to 1800. Thames River (England) Description and travel ; Early works to 1800. Thames River (England) Description and travel Views. Referenced by: English Short Title Catalog T72735. Genre; Aquatints.
Early works. England - 18th century. Etchings. Drawings for the plates by: Joseph Farington. Stadler, Joseph Constantine [engraver]. Series; History of the principal rivers of Great Britain ; 1-2. Text-copy only; plates lacking. Large folding map remains.
Price: €695.00