Description

Handsome set of a most charming work on the British Iles with views, maps and descriptions of Scotland, Wales, England and Ireland. Six volumes bound in three. Work profusely illustrated with 1 engraved folding general map, 57 handsome miniature county maps hand colored in outline, 20 aquatint or engraved views, an engraved music plate, and folding index table. Second edition. The attractive miniature maps engraved by Aristide Perrot are decorated with motives specific of the regions covered. Complete set of a handsome and uncommon work. Author: Depping, (George, Bernhard) Title: L’Angleterre, ou Description Historique et Topographique Du Royaume Uni de La Grande-Bretag ne. Published: Paris, Chez Étienne Ledoux, 1828 Physical description: 6 vols. bound in 3 ; 15 cm. [6], viii, 272 pp., 12 plates, folding table ; [4], 288 pp ., 15 plates (including plate of engraved music); [4], 268 pp., 24 plates ; [4], 225, [1] pp., 7 plates; [4], 226, [2] pp., 12 plates ; [4], 268 pp., 9 plates. Volumes bound in 19 th century full leather, boards with gilt ruled, leaves marbled at edges, marbled end leaves. Condition: Good overall condition despite some foxing and stains, a few leaves with perforation at the lower margin (not affecting text), folding table with creasing, one leaf partially detached. Bindings with signs of wear.