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Wales illustrated: in a series of views, comprising the picturesque scenery, towns, castles, seats of the nobility & gentry, antiquities, & c.  engraved on steel from original drawings by Henry Gastineau accompanied by historical and topographical descriptions.

Wales illustrated: in a series of views, comprising the picturesque scenery, towns, castles, seats of the nobility & gentry, antiquities, & c. engraved on steel from original drawings by Henry Gastineau accompanied by historical and topographical descriptions.

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Wales illustrated: in a series of views, comprising the picturesque scenery, towns, castles, seats of the nobility & gentry, antiquities, & c. engraved on steel from original drawings by Henry Gastineau accompanied by historical and topographical descriptions.

by GASTINEAU, Henry

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1830 WALES Illustrated by Gastineau Engravings Great Britain Castles Cathedrals

Henry Gastineau was an English engraver and prolific watercolor painter. This fine, illustrated work features views and descriptions of scenes and landmarks from around Wales including:

· Rhuddlan Castle

· Bangor

· Pont Y Glyn

· Beaumaris

· Welch Pool

· Ruthin Castle

· Bets Y Coed

· Berries

This exquisite work contains 97 illustrations throughout

Item number: #10257

Price: $499

GASTINEAU, Henry

Wales illustrated: in a series of views, comprising the picturesque scenery, towns, castles, seats of the nobility & gentry, antiquities, & c. engraved on steel from original drawings by Henry Gastineau accompanied by historical and topographical descriptions.

London: Published by Jones & Co. Temple of the Muses, Finsbury Square, [1830]. 1st edition


Details:

· Collation: Complete with all pages

o [2], 18- rest unpaginated

o [48] plates with 2 illustrations per plate + frontispiece

· Language: English

· Binding: Leather; tight and secure

· Size: ~11in X 8.5in (28cm x 22cm)

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10257
Title
Wales illustrated: in a series of views, comprising the picturesque scenery, towns, castles, seats of the nobility & gentry, antiquities, & c. engraved on steel from original drawings by Henry Gastineau accompanied by historical and topographical descriptions.
Author
GASTINEAU, Henry
Illustrator
Gastineau
Format/Binding
Leather; tight and secure
Book Condition
Used - Near Fine
Quantity Available
1
Edition
first
Binding
Hardcover
Publisher
Jones & Co. Temple of the Muses, Finsbury Square
Place of Publication
London
Date Published
1830
Weight
0.00 lbs
Keywords
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