Author: William Gilpin
Title: Observations on Several Parts of the Counties of Cambridge, Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex
Description: London, T. Cadell and W. Davies, 1809 . First edition. Leather. The first edition of William Gilpin's beautifully illustrated account of his travels in England and Wales, with a number of aquatint plates. The first edition of this work from English artist, Church of England cleric, schoolmaster and author William Gilpin.This charming study contains Gilpin's observations drawn from travels in North Wales, Cambridge, Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex, based upon tours undertaken in 1769 and 1773.Illustrated with twenty aquatint plates of ruins and castles. Collated, complete.Lacking the half title. Rebound, with endpapers renewed.A beautifully illustrated study from the travel writer who is known as one of the originators of the idea of 'the picturesque&apos. Rebound in a full calf binding, with gilt detailing. Endpapers renewed Light rubbing to back strip head and tail, otherwise externally excellent. Internally, firmly bound. Head of title page and following leaf unopened. Pages bright, with light spotting, and light offsetting to pages facing plates. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: William Gilpin. Very Good Indeed .

Keywords: william gilpin local history north wales topography local history William Gilpin


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