Paul Amsinck - Tunbridge Wells and Its Neighbourhood, Illustrated by a Series of Etchings, and Historical Descriptions

London, William Miller and Edmund Lloyd, 1810 . First edition. Leather. The first edition of this beautifully engraved study of the town of Tunbridge Wells, with plates engraved by Letitia Byrne. The first edition of this work.Collated, illustrated with six vignettes, and twelve plates. Lacking nineteen engraved plates, and six vignettes. The entire leaves that should feature these six vignettes have been removed, with the work lacking seven text leaves, being pages 23-24, 35-36, 41-42, 59-62, 77-80.In the publisher's original boards, rebacked, with endpapers renewed.A charming discussion of Tunbridge Wells, celebrating its natural scenery, character, and history. With text written by Paul Amsinck, and with illustrations engraved by Letitia Byrne. Rebacked, in a half calf binding rebacked in morocco. Retaining the publisher's original boards, with endpapers renewed. Small loss to head of paper title label of front board. Significant loos to back strip title label. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age toned, with significant spotting and instances of foxing throughout. Lacking nineteen engraved plates, six vignettes, and seven text leaves. Good . Ill.: Letitia Byrne. Good .

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