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The Principal Rivers of Wales Illustrated;

The Principal Rivers of Wales Illustrated;

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The Principal Rivers of Wales Illustrated;

by WOOD John George (1768-1838)

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London:: John George Wood, 1813. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. WOOD John George. VG, 1st ed, 155 pls, 4 maps, in 2 parts (complete). In contemporary grubby boards, gilt tooling. Re-spined, old laid down, gilt title & tooling. Internally, 2 parts - South and North Wales bound into the one volume: map frontis, [5], (vi) only, [3] subscribers list, [2], (viii) only, [1], 2-177, [1]. [3], 180-284 pp, [3] pl list, 155 tinted plates, (as called for), 4 double page maps (coloured), ink name to fpd & tp, hinges strengthened, some text leaves watermarked 1809 some 1812, some plates dated 1811 & watermarked J Whatman 1808, printed by T Bensley, Bolt Court, Fleet Street, London. The plates are superb, some of the more important plates are double page and are stunning! 13.5 * 11 * 3.5 inch. Uncommon, there are 158 names to the subscribers list indicating a small number produced? (Allibone 2820. Anderson 336). Title continues: Consisting of a series of Views from the source of each river to its mouth. Accompanied by Descriptions, Historical, Topographical, and Picturesque.

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Bookseller
Madoc Books GB (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #
004268
Title
The Principal Rivers of Wales Illustrated;
Author
WOOD John George (1768-1838)
Illustrator
WOOD John George
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Very Good
Quantity Available
1
Edition
First Edition
Publisher
John George Wood
Place of Publication
London:
Date Published
1813
Size
Folio - over 12" - 15"
Weight
13.23 lbs
Keywords
Wales Welsh Rivers Topography Tour History
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Topography;

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We are close to the beach and the wonderful Snowdonia National Park. Dealing in Fine & Rare Antiquarian books in the heart of North Wales. We have a general stock of rare books, which include, but are not limited to: history, topography, private press and items with a Welsh interest.
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