Author: William Beattie
Title: Caledonia Illustrated in a Series of Views Taken Expressly for the Work
Description: London, George Virtue, 1838. Leather. One of William Beattie's lavishly illustrated topographical studies, this volume focusing on the beauty of Scotland. Volume II only of a two volume work, lacking Volume I.A beautiful topographical work by William Beattie, looking in particular at Caledonia, the Roman name for the area of britain that lies north of the River Forth in Scotland.This volume takes a romantic view of the picturesque scenes in Scotland, detailing the striking landscapes of the country and notable sites such as castles. Beattie also looks at the history of the country and its people.Illustrated with an engraved title page, and ninety-four plates, by W. H. Bartlett, T. Allom, and others.Undated, dated from Jisc from a copy held at the British Library.Collated, bound without one plate 'Aberdeen, From Above the Chain Bridge&apos. In a half morocco binding with cloth to the boards. Externally, generally smart. Spine and rear joint are faded. Light rubbing to the extremities. Two very small cracks to the rear joint. Some minor marks to the boards and spine, mostly to the front board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with some spots, mostly to the plates. Tidemark to the plates facing pages 109, 135, and 150. Very Good . Ill.: W. H. Bartlett; T. Allom; Others. Very Good .
Keywords: Caledonia Illustrated in a Series of Views Taken Expressly For the Work caledonia william beattie britain caledonia W. H. Bartlett; T. Allom; Others
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Title: Caledonia Illustrated in a Series of Views Taken Expressly for the Work
Description: London, George Virtue, 1838. Leather. One of William Beattie's lavishly illustrated topographical studies, this volume focusing on the beauty of Scotland. Volume II only of a two volume work, lacking Volume I.A beautiful topographical work by William Beattie, looking in particular at Caledonia, the Roman name for the area of britain that lies north of the River Forth in Scotland.This volume takes a romantic view of the picturesque scenes in Scotland, detailing the striking landscapes of the country and notable sites such as castles. Beattie also looks at the history of the country and its people.Illustrated with an engraved title page, and ninety-four plates, by W. H. Bartlett, T. Allom, and others.Undated, dated from Jisc from a copy held at the British Library.Collated, bound without one plate 'Aberdeen, From Above the Chain Bridge&apos. In a half morocco binding with cloth to the boards. Externally, generally smart. Spine and rear joint are faded. Light rubbing to the extremities. Two very small cracks to the rear joint. Some minor marks to the boards and spine, mostly to the front board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with some spots, mostly to the plates. Tidemark to the plates facing pages 109, 135, and 150. Very Good . Ill.: W. H. Bartlett; T. Allom; Others. Very Good .
Keywords: Caledonia Illustrated in a Series of Views Taken Expressly For the Work caledonia william beattie britain caledonia W. H. Bartlett; T. Allom; Others
Price: GBP 120.00 = appr. US$ 171.36 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 840P1
- Book number: 840P1
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