Description: Click here to see our other books! Wales Illustrated in a Series of Views [Henry Gastineau] 1830 Jones & Co : London 11" by 8.5" Unpaginated SUMMARY The first edition of this lavish leather bound illustrated study on the picturesque views in North Wales. First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 1.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 23.99 EU Postage: £ 18.99 European Postage: £ 19.99 Asia Postage: £ 31.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 32.99 DESCRIPTION The first edition of this work.'Wales Illustrated' looks at the beautiful scenery and views of North Wales, part of the publisher's wider series 'Views of the Seats etc', an extensive ode to the beauty of Britain. The next volume in the series was 'South Wales Illustrated'.Illustrated with a vignette title page, and forty-four plates, showing two views per plate.Collated, complete.Compiled and illustrated by Henry Gastineau, an engraving known for his beautiful watercolours. CONDITION In a full morocco binding, rebacked with the original boards and spine restored. Externally, generally smart. Light rubbing and discolouration to the boards and spine. Minor bumping to the extremities. Evidence of former loss to the backstrip prior to rebacking. Light marks to the boards and spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with some spots and light offsetting. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Topic: History
Publisher: Jones & Co
Author: [Henry Gastineau]
Binding: Leather
Subject: Topography & Local Interest
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: Various
Signed: No
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1830
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
