Ireland picturesque and romantic [Heath's picturesque annual : complete in 2 volumes]
by Ritchie, Leitch (1800?-1865)
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Galway, Ireland
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About This Item
London : Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, Green, and Longman, 1837-1838, 1838. First Edition. Hardback. Very good copies in the original gilt-blocked, green felt-covered boards, with blind tooling. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dulled and rubbed as with age. Small tear between top of spine and front panel of the 1837 annual, with a slight nick at the top of the 1838. Previous owner's bookplate to the front pastedown of the 1837. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression.; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; Physical description: 2 v. : ill. , engravings, ; 25 cm. Subjects: Ireland - Description and travel - 1801-1900 - Views. Notes: Added, engraved t. P. In both vols. : Heath's picturesque annual for [1837/1838] : Ireland. With engravings by Maclise, Daniel, (1806-1870) and Creswick, Thomas, (1811-1869).
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 193989
- Title
- Ireland picturesque and romantic [Heath's picturesque annual : complete in 2 volumes]
- Author
- Ritchie, Leitch (1800?-1865)
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London : Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, Green, and Longman, 1837-1838
- Date Published
- 1838
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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