Author: Angus, William.
Title: The seats of the nobility and gentry, in Great Britain and Wales in a collection of select views, engraved by W. Angus. From pictures and drawings by the most eminent artists. With descriptions of each view.
Description: [London]: Published by W. Angus, Gwynne's Buildings, Islington, Feby 1, 1787[-97]. 0. Hardcover. Oblong quarto. [100]pp. Half-title: 'Angus's Select views of seats. Vol. I'. Half-title missing in this copy. Title-page engraved. Issued in parts; plates dated to 1797. With 48 plates. Many of the pages are just leaves. A few printed on the verso. Contemporary boards. Spine worn. This is the true first edition, since the 'Contents' page lists only 48 plates; the reprint of 1815 lists all 63. ESTC T145837. Good.

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