1836 2vol Switzerland Illustrated by Beattie & Bartlett Antiquarian Plate Book

1836 2vol Switzerland Illustrated by Beattie & Bartlett Antiquarian Plate Book

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1836 2vol Switzerland Illustrated by Beattie & Bartlett Antiquarian Plate Book

Switzerland Illustrated In A Series Of Views Expressly For This Work b y W.H. Bartlett
By William Beattie
Published by George Virtue: London 1836 1st Edition

" William Beattie (1793 - 1875) was a Scottish physician, and poet. In 1836 he travelled in Switzerland and in the land of the Waldenses. He was a frequent contributor to periodicals, and during this period he published two poems — John Huss and "Polynesia" — Ports and Harbours of the Danube, and a series of descriptive and historical works, beautifully illustrated by his friend and fellow traveller, the well-known W. H. Bartlett, on " Switzerland ", "Scotland", "The Waldenses", Castles and Abbeys of England, and The Danube."

General fading and wear with some rub through/loss to covers and spines as shown. Clean endpapers with no inscriptions or evidence of prior ownership. Pages generally clean and well presented. Plates with foxing - ranges from heavy to clean with photos providing examples. Includes ALL full page plates with protective sheets - 58 plates in Vol 1 and 50 plates + MAP in Vol 2. Hinges solid with no loose pages however the title page cluster in Vol 1 is very wobbly and I noticed 2 loose tissue papers. A very nice copy of this 2 volume picturesque publication. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 27.5cm x 22cm x 4cm (approx x 2 volumes)
  • Volume 1 has 188 Pages
  • Volume 2 has 152 Pages

PRODUCT DETAILS


Condition: Very good
Binding: Leather
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated, All Edges Gilt, Original Leather & Gilt Bindings, 2 Volume Set
Region: Europe
Subject: Exploration & Travel
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: General fading and wear with some rub through/loss to covers and spines as shown. Clean endpapers with no inscriptions or evidence of prior ownership. Pages generally clean and well presented. Plates with foxing - ranges from heavy to clean with photos providing examples. Includes ALL full page plates (matched to indexes) with protective sheets - 58 plates in Vol 1 and 50 plates + MAP in Vol 2 (including vignettes). Hinges solid with no loose pages however the title page cluster in Vol 1 is very wobbly and I noticed 2 loose tissue papers. A very nice copy of this 2 volume picturesque publication. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: William Beattie
Publisher: George Virtue: London
Year Printed: 1836
Sub-subject: Switzerland