The Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland
by N.P. Willis; J. Sterlingl; W.H. Bartlett (artist)
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- A very good copy, occasional mild browning, lacking the portrait of Willis
- Seller
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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About This Item
London: George Virtue, 1841. A very good copy, occasional mild browning, lacking the portrait of Willis. Binding: contemeporary ½ calf with cloth boards. Flat gilt spine with gilt floral designs and title in gilt, all edges marbled. Ex-libris on paste down end paper., Size: 4to, Illustration: 1 map, 2 engraved title pages, and 118 steel engraved plates by Bartlett., Volume: 2 volumes, Pages: Volume 1. P. engraved title, blank, title, printer’s imprint, iii-iv, (2), 1-170; Volume 2. P. engraved title, blank, title, printer’s imprint, (2), 1-186, Category: Book Plate Books General; Book Europe Ireland
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Details
- Bookseller
- Alexandre Antique Prints, Maps & Books
(CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- B2693
- Title
- The Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland
- Author
- N.P. Willis; J. Sterlingl; W.H. Bartlett (artist)
- Book Condition
- Used - A very good copy, occasional mild browning, lacking the portrait of Willis
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- George Virtue
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1841
- Keywords
- Book Plate Books General; Book Europe Ireland
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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