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, 106 and 48 pages of text, each with vignette title page, maps of both Devon and Cornwall as frontispiece, plus a further 69 leaves of plates which each have two steel-engraved views on, total of 73 plates including title pages

London: H. Fisher, R. Fisher, & P. Jackson, 1832 Hard cover, quarto, (measuring 8 1/2 x 11 inches) three quarter calf, with gilt title to spine. 2 books in 1, 106 pp, and 48 pp. 74 full page steel engraved plates, including both maps, and the two vignette title pages with views of Lydford Cascade and Logan Rock. All edges gilt. If you are a fan of PBS's Doc Martin or Poldark, or planning a trip to this area, you will appreciate this material. The topographical and historical essays alongside the views are quite interesting. The artist Thomas Allom (1804-1872), architect, artist and illustrator, was a founding member of the Royal Institute of British Architects and worked on the mid nineteenth century rebuilding of the Houses of Parliament with Sir Charles Barry. William Henry Bartlett was Allom's apprentice and had his own success as illustrator of topographical views in North America, and the Middle East. Condition Good. Exterior with stains, rubbing and scuffs and some loss to head of spine.… Read More

London: H. Fisher, R. Fisher, & P. Jackson, 1832. 106; 48, 2 engraved titles, 2 engraved maps, 136 engravings (on 68 leaves). . HB. 2 vols in 1, 4to, later 19th century qtr morocco, raised bands, gt., aeg; front joint partly split, but still firm. Light foxing. Tissue guards present. Gilt armorial crest of William Boyne of Leeds (1814/15-1893) to front board. 'Countess of Mexborough' in contemporary hand to a leaf (tinted yellow to one side) tipped in at front - possibly original wrapper.. Illustrated in a series of Views of Cities, Towns, Public Buildings, Abbeys, Churches, Castles, Seats of the Nobility etc. First edition..