Observations on the Western Parts of England, Relative Chiefly to Picturesque Beauty

William Gilpin

Verlag: T. Cadell Jun. and W. Davies, London, 1798

The first edition of William Gilpin's charming topographical work on the West of England, illustrated with beautiful aquatint plates. The first edition of this work.A charming travel work that focuses on the topography of the West of England, and the beauties of the scenery in the region. A charming study of England at the turn of the century.Illustrated with eighteen aquatint plates by the author. Collated, complete.ESTC T41858With an advertisement leaf to the rear.William Gilpin was an artist and priest. He was one of the first people to define the term 'picturesque', due to his knowledge and love of landscape paintings. He also wrote a great deal during his life, including biographies of Bernard Gilpin, Hugh Latimer, John Wiclif, and Thomas Cramner. In a half morocco binding, with marbled paper covered boards. Externally, vibrant. Rubbing to back strip head and tail and joints. Minor loss to back strip head. Hinges strained, with front hinge tenderly held, and rear hinge holding firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age toned due to paper type, with light spotting throughout, and offsetting to pages facing plates. Good. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 913F10

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Observations on the Western Parts of England...
Verlag: T. Cadell Jun. and W. Davies, London
Erscheinungsdatum: 1798
Einband: Leather
Illustrator: William Gilpin
Zustand: Good
Auflage: First edition.
Art des Buches: book