Author: [Henry Gastineau]
Title: Wales Illustrated in a Series of Views
Description: London, Jones & Co, 1830. First edition. Leather. The first edition of this lavish leather bound illustrated study on the picturesque views in North Wales. The first edition of this work.'Wales Illustrated' looks at the beautiful scenery and views of North Wales, part of the publisher's wider series 'Views of the Seats etc', an extensive ode to the beauty of Britain. The next volume in the series was 'South Wales Illustrated&apos.Illustrated with a vignette title page, and forty-four plates, showing two views per plate.Collated, complete.Compiled and illustrated by Henry Gastineau, an engraving known for his beautiful watercolours. In a full morocco binding, rebacked with the original boards and spine restored. Externally, generally smart. Light rubbing and discolouration to the boards and spine. Minor bumping to the extremities. Evidence of former loss to the backstrip prior to rebacking. Light marks to the boards and spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with some spots and light offsetting. Very Good . Ill.: Various. Very Good .

Keywords: Wales Illustrated in a Series of Views wales welsh topography wales scenery Various


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