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Observations on Several Parts of the Counties of Cambridge, Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex. And also on Several Parts of North Wales
William Gilpin
1809
T. Cadell and W. Davies : London
9.5" by 7"
x [3], 2-208pp
SUMMARY
The first edition of William Gilpins beautifully illustrated account of his travels in England and Wales, with a number of aquatint plates.
First Edition,Illustrated
Overall Condition: Very Good
This book weighs0.5 KG when packed
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DESCRIPTION
The first edition of this work from English artist, Church of England cleric, schoolmaster and author William Gilpin.
This charming study contains Gilpins 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. Endpapers renewed. Contemporary inscription to verso of a front blank.
A beautifully illustrated study from the travel writer who is known as one of the originators of the idea of the picturesque.
CONDITION
In cloth backed paper covered boards, with endpapers renewed. Bumping to board perimeters and back strip head. Contemporary inscription to verso of a front blank. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally clean and bright, with handling marks throughout.
Overall Condition: Very Good
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
(Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present)
Fine- Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed- Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
Very Good- Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones
often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good- Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
be described in the condition report under condition
Good Only- Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair- As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
Poor- Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
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attractive none the less. Major defects will be described.
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