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Scenery of the Rivers of England and Wales
by LEWIS F.C. [Frederick Christian] 1779-1856
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Llandudno, Conwy, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London, 53, Charlotte Street Portland Place.: Longman, Brown, Green & Longman. For the Proprietor F.C. Lewis. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good. Elephant Folio - over 15 - 23" tall. LEWIS F.C.. With 68 fine engravings, rare to find with all 3 parts complete Large Paper copy, VG+, [1845-1848], 3 volumes in 1, 3 engraved titles with etched vignettes, first edition, in worn half green morocco over green cloth, gilt tooling & titles. Spine, raised bands, gilt tooling, worn along edges. Internally, all on thick cards with guards. Part 1; engraved title page (with 2 engravings), 1 engraved plate list, followed by 24 plates. Part 2; engraved title page, followed by 21 plates on 20 leaves. Part 3; engraved title page with 23 plates, a.e.g., oval library stamp at head of tp, occasional spot, small repaired tear to margin tp 12 mm. Plates variously dated 1845-48, leaves, small ink shelf no to fpd. (422*282 mm). (The Bookseller 1858 p93).
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- Bookseller
- Madoc Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 007931
- Title
- Scenery of the Rivers of England and Wales
- Author
- LEWIS F.C. [Frederick Christian] 1779-1856
- Illustrator
- LEWIS F.C.
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- Longman, Brown, Green & Longman. For the Proprietor F.C. Lewis
- Place of Publication
- London, 53, Charlotte Street Portland Place.
- Size
- Elephant Folio - over 15 - 23&qu
- Weight
- 8.38 lbs
- Keywords
- Rivers topography Wales illustrations
- Bookseller catalogs
- Navigation Canals Rivers Bridges;
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About the Seller
Madoc Books
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Llandudno, Conwy
About Madoc Books
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.
We are keen to buy similar antiquarian books.
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- Morocco
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