Author: Captain Batty
Title: Welsh Scenery
Description: London, John Murray, 1823. First edition. Leather. A smart first edition copy of this charming work by Robert Batty exploring the beauty of Wales, complete with thirty-five plates, and additional photographs. The first edition of this work.Six original photographs adhered to the recto of the front free endpaper. A lovely volume looking at the picturesque beauty of Wales. This striking collection of Robert Batty's illustrations include plates of Abergavenny Castle, Hay, Harlech Castle, Nantz Mill, Snowdon, Dolbadarn Castle, Llangollen, and many more.Illustrated with thirty-five plates.Collated, complete. By Robert Batty, an army officer who was wounded at the Battle of Waterloo, and later in his life published an illustrated account of his experiences in the battle. He travelled a lot, to France, Germany, and Belgium, drawing as he went, published numerous collections of scenic books. His work was also exhibited at the Royal Academy.Ink inscription of Caroline Dawson to the recto of the front free endpaper, and J. Roger Dawson to the title page. J. Roger Dawson was the first editor of the North Wales Weekly News. In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart, with some rubbing to the boards and spine. Minor bumping to the extremities. Spine is a little faded, with fading to the tail of the boards, heavier to the rear board. Light spots to the leather. Six photographs pasted to the recto of the front free endpaper, ink inscription to the head. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and spotted, heavier to the plates. Prior owner's ink inscription to the head of the title page. Very Good . Ill.: Captain Batty. Very Good .
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Title: Welsh Scenery
Description: London, John Murray, 1823. First edition. Leather. A smart first edition copy of this charming work by Robert Batty exploring the beauty of Wales, complete with thirty-five plates, and additional photographs. The first edition of this work.Six original photographs adhered to the recto of the front free endpaper. A lovely volume looking at the picturesque beauty of Wales. This striking collection of Robert Batty's illustrations include plates of Abergavenny Castle, Hay, Harlech Castle, Nantz Mill, Snowdon, Dolbadarn Castle, Llangollen, and many more.Illustrated with thirty-five plates.Collated, complete. By Robert Batty, an army officer who was wounded at the Battle of Waterloo, and later in his life published an illustrated account of his experiences in the battle. He travelled a lot, to France, Germany, and Belgium, drawing as he went, published numerous collections of scenic books. His work was also exhibited at the Royal Academy.Ink inscription of Caroline Dawson to the recto of the front free endpaper, and J. Roger Dawson to the title page. J. Roger Dawson was the first editor of the North Wales Weekly News. In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart, with some rubbing to the boards and spine. Minor bumping to the extremities. Spine is a little faded, with fading to the tail of the boards, heavier to the rear board. Light spots to the leather. Six photographs pasted to the recto of the front free endpaper, ink inscription to the head. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and spotted, heavier to the plates. Prior owner's ink inscription to the head of the title page. Very Good . Ill.: Captain Batty. Very Good .
Keywords: Welsh Scenery wales welsh captain batty wales Captain Batty
Price: GBP 185.00 = appr. US$ 264.18 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 876P44
- Book number: 876P44
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