Samuel Ireland - Picturesque Views on the River Thames, with Observations on the Works of Art in its Vicinity - 1801-1802
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Long title: Picturesque Views on the River Thames, from its Source in Gloucestershire to the Nore; With Observations on the Public Buildings and other Works of Art in its Vicinity.
Two volumes. First Thus (Clarke edition) and third edition overall of this work.
Original dark green buckram with a little rubbing to the covers and edges. Brown label to the spine of each volume with titles in gilt.
Complete with 52 aquatint plates, two maps and aquatint titles.
The binding to the front of Volume I is a touched cracked (but holding). In Volume II an early gather (with the list of plates and first plate) are detached but present. Pages a little darkened and with some foxing, but still a very attractive copy. Some water damage to bottom edge of plates and text of Volume I.
The only significant alteration between editions seems to have been the replacement of the "East View of Staines (Old) Bridge."
xvi, 209; [iv], 258 pp. 24 x 17 cm
Abbey, Scenery..., 430. Cox, III, p. 180. Upcott, English Topography, CXLIII (Vol. III, pp. 768-770.)
Seller's Story
We are professional booksellers based in France, and have been members of ILAB for many years. We currently hold full membership of SLAM, as well as other organisations. We also sell at fairs and markets across Europe.
We are often found at brocantes and marches, searching for books and prints. We are also always interested in acquiring new stock from individuals, so if you have books or prints to sell, do get in touch.
We are proud to purchase biodegradable packaging and materials. Where possible, all of our book wrap and tape are compostable or re-cyclable. If you do receive any plastic bubble wrap from us - it is because we are re-using items we have received.
Long title: Picturesque Views on the River Thames, from its Source in Gloucestershire to the Nore; With Observations on the Public Buildings and other Works of Art in its Vicinity.
Two volumes. First Thus (Clarke edition) and third edition overall of this work.
Original dark green buckram with a little rubbing to the covers and edges. Brown label to the spine of each volume with titles in gilt.
Complete with 52 aquatint plates, two maps and aquatint titles.
The binding to the front of Volume I is a touched cracked (but holding). In Volume II an early gather (with the list of plates and first plate) are detached but present. Pages a little darkened and with some foxing, but still a very attractive copy. Some water damage to bottom edge of plates and text of Volume I.
The only significant alteration between editions seems to have been the replacement of the "East View of Staines (Old) Bridge."
xvi, 209; [iv], 258 pp. 24 x 17 cm
Abbey, Scenery..., 430. Cox, III, p. 180. Upcott, English Topography, CXLIII (Vol. III, pp. 768-770.)
Seller's Story
We are professional booksellers based in France, and have been members of ILAB for many years. We currently hold full membership of SLAM, as well as other organisations. We also sell at fairs and markets across Europe.
We are often found at brocantes and marches, searching for books and prints. We are also always interested in acquiring new stock from individuals, so if you have books or prints to sell, do get in touch.
We are proud to purchase biodegradable packaging and materials. Where possible, all of our book wrap and tape are compostable or re-cyclable. If you do receive any plastic bubble wrap from us - it is because we are re-using items we have received.
Details
Number of Books
2
Subject
Art, Europe, Illustrated, Natural History, Topography, Travels
Book Title
Picturesque Views on the River Thames, with Observations on the Works of Art in its Vicinity
Author/ Illustrator
Samuel Ireland
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1801
Publication year youngest item
1802
Height
240 mm
Edition
1st Edition Thus
Width
170 mm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
London: C. Clarke. Published by T. Egerton
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
258
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