1832 Devonshire/Cornwall Illustrated In A Series Of Views

Description: Devonshire and Cornwall Illustrated from Original Drawings from Original Drawings by Thomas Allom, W.H. Bartlett, &c. With Historical and Topographical Descriptions by J. Britton and E.W. Brayley. Printed in London by H. Fisher, R. Fisher, & P. Jackson. 1832, 16 + 48 pp, 10.75” x 8.75”. 8vo. Original boards with hardcover 3/4 leather. In good condition, with superficial rubbing and wear along edges and corners. Minor wear and cracking to hinges at front and rear. Some splitting to leather between front board and spine, along with light cracking and looseness at bottom of front board. Text block remains bound well. Light markings and marginalia, along with periodic foxing and wear. Nicely illustrated with dozens of black-and-white plates and illustrations throughout, with loss of some tissue guards. Additionally includes two engraved maps. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce later combined printing of two travel pieces for Devonshire and Cornwall, having respectively been published in 1829 and 1831. Beautifully illustrated throughout and nicely preserved. COLH1832ADGC-0724-aj1926

Price: 175 USD

Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

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