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The Antiquities of Ireland by Francis Grose - 1791
by Francis Grose
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London: S. Hooper, 1791. First edition. Leather. Good. 10.5" by 7.5". Various. A decoratively bound first edition copy of Francis Grose's study into the antiquities of Ireland, a lavish work with over two-hundred engraved plates. The first edition of this work.Complete in two volumes.Volume I illustrated with a frontispiece, engraved title page, and one-hundred and thirty-eight plates. Collated, bound without one plate.Volume II illustrated with an engraved title page, one-hundred and twenty six plates. Collated, complete.A beautiful study into the picturesque antiquities of Ireland, a comprehensive tour of the country and the prominent beauties.By Francis Grose, who died on an expedition to Ireland to collected antiquarian material for this work, dying in Dublin. This work was subsequently finished by his nephew Daniel and Dr. Edward Ledwich.Bookplate of Ferdinand M. McVeagh to the front paste downs. In a full calf binding with decorative gilt to the boards and spines. Externally, generally smart. Some wear and loss to the joints, a little heavier to the tail of the joints. Some rubbing and light marks to the boards and spines. Cracks to the spines. A small amount of loss to the head of the spines. Bookplate to the front paste downs. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with some spots. Volume I bound without one plate. Good
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- Publisher S. Hooper
- Place of Publication London
- Date Published 1791
- Size 10.5" by 7.5"
- Keywords The Antiquities of Ireland ireland antiquities francis grose ireland irish
- Size 10.5\" by 7.5\"
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The Antiquities of Ireland; v.1
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Kilkenny, Ireland: Wellbrook Press, 1983. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Signed. 1st Edition. First Edition THUS, First printing's, Two Volumes, gilt to top edge of text block, deluxe edition from a limited edition of 25 copies of the original 1791 edition. Litho facsimile edition with a special forward by Liam De Paor. Signed by both the printer and the binder to the copyright page. Three Quarter Bound in green leather, marble cloth center, gilt borders, raised bands and gilt decoration to the spines. Enclosed in a matching slipcase. A near fine set, slight sign of spotting to edge of volume one. May qualify for extra postage costs. .
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London, England: S. Hooper, 1794. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Title pages of Volume I and Volume II are dated 1791; preface to Volume I is dated 1794. Royal octavo. Boards measure 10.8 in x 8.2 in.; leaves measure 10.4 in. x 7.3 in. Plates unpaginated. Volume I: pp. xl, [13], 88 + 135 plates; Volume II: pp. xv, [3], 98 + 125 plates. 260 total plates. Contemporary half calf over marbled boards. Gilt title and band lines, and four raised bands, to rebacked spines. Marbled edges. Rubbing and scuffing to extremities and marbled boards (see photos). Marbled endpapers. Light foxing to endpapers, half titles, and title pages. Occasional very light foxing throughout both volumes. Previous owner's heraldic bookplate to front pastedowns. Note: boards extend nearly one inch beyond the leaves on the fore-edge. Francis Grose (1731-91) published the 18th century's most extensive series of illustrations of ancient monuments. A thousand plates with accompanying descriptions, based on his and others' views…
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The Antiquities of Ireland
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London: Printed for S. Hooper, 1791. engraved title pages, 264 plates. 2 vols. 4to. Contemporay calf neatly rebacked and stamped in gilt. Bookplate of George Harrison. engraved title pages, 264 plates. 2 vols. 4to.
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