The Beauties of Wiltshire interspersed with Anecdotes of the Arts (vols I&II)
by Britton, John
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very good, no d/j; contemporary full burr calf boards, (vol I front and vol II back boards loose), chipped and rubbed; gilt spin
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Maidenhead, Berkshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Vernor and Hood, J. Wheble, J. Britton, 1801. 1st. hardback. Very good, no d/j; contemporary full burr calf boards, (vol I front and vol II back boards loose), chipped and rubbed; gilt spine titling faded; text blocks good, binding tight; pages crisp and unmarked. Ex-library copies (Newport public libraries). 8vo (230 x 150 / 9"" x 6""). The Beauties Of Wiltshire, Displayed In Statistical, Historical, And Descriptive Sketches: Interspersed With Anecdotes Of The Arts. Vol. I & II - each site accompanied by engravings, covering Stonehenge, Bowood, Longleat, Wilton, Longford etc
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- Inklings & Yarnspinners (GB)
- Seller's Inventory #
- IYC73139
- Title
- The Beauties of Wiltshire interspersed with Anecdotes of the Arts (vols I&II)
- Author
- Britton, John
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very good, no d/j; contemporary full burr calf boards, (vol I front and vol II back boards loose), chipped and rubbed; gilt spin
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Vernor and Hood, J. Wheble, J. Britton
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1801
- Pages
- 312, 312
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- 1st, architecture, nature, engraving, topography
- Bookseller catalogs
- Antiquarian;
- Size
- 8vo (230 x 150 / 9\"\" x 6\"\")
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