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A History of Madeira with a Series of Twenty-seven Coloured Engravings, Illustrative of the Costumes, Manners and Occupations of the Inhabitants of that Island (1821)
by [Combe, William]
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101 Strand, London: R. Ackermann, 1821. First Edition. Full-Leather Hardcover. near fine/no dj as issued. Aquatint engravings are unsigned.. A History of Madeira with a Series of Twenty-seven Coloured Engravings, Illustrative of the Costumes, Manners and Occupations of the Inhabitants of that Island,1821.
v, 118, [2] pp. Illustrated with 27 full-page hand-colored aquatint plates, and hand-colored title vignette. 27.5x19 cm (11x7½"), full red morocco with double gilt rule to covers and turn-ins, raised bands, spine lettered in gilt, marbled endpapers, top edge gilt. First Edition.
Illustrated record of the ways of life among the peasantry, elites, and religious figures in the Portuguese-controlled island of Madeira in the early 19th century. Aquatint engravings are unsigned. Each plate is accompanied by a text with information about the people and their occupation in the image. At the end of each text is a poem.
- The text is lighthearted in admiration of the comparatively simplistic way of life on the island, but does so, along with the illustrations, with a touch of caricature. Tooley 150.
Minor shelfwear, spine sunned, occasional light foxing, affecting some plates; near fine.
v, 118, [2] pp. Illustrated with 27 full-page hand-colored aquatint plates, and hand-colored title vignette. 27.5x19 cm (11x7½"), full red morocco with double gilt rule to covers and turn-ins, raised bands, spine lettered in gilt, marbled endpapers, top edge gilt. First Edition.
Illustrated record of the ways of life among the peasantry, elites, and religious figures in the Portuguese-controlled island of Madeira in the early 19th century. Aquatint engravings are unsigned. Each plate is accompanied by a text with information about the people and their occupation in the image. At the end of each text is a poem.
- The text is lighthearted in admiration of the comparatively simplistic way of life on the island, but does so, along with the illustrations, with a touch of caricature. Tooley 150.
Minor shelfwear, spine sunned, occasional light foxing, affecting some plates; near fine.
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- Title
- A History of Madeira with a Series of Twenty-seven Coloured Engravings, Illustrative of the Costumes, Manners and Occupations of the Inhabitants of that Island (1821)
- Author
- [Combe, William]
- Illustrator
- Aquatint engravings are unsigned.
- Format/Binding
- Full-Leather Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - near fine
- Jacket Condition
- no dj as issued
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- R. Ackermann
- Place of Publication
- 101 Strand, London
- Date Published
- 1821
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- Travel & Exploration; Illustrated Books;
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