Observations Relative Chiefly to the Natural History, Picturesque Scenery, and Antiquities, of the Western Counties of England, Made in the Years of 1794 and 1796, Vol. II
by William George Maton
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- fair
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fair
- Seller
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Ryde, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Salisbury, and London: printed and sold by J. Easton and others, 1797. Hardcover. Fair. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. mineorological map and sixteen views in Aquantinta by Alken. Firmly bound original full brown leather boards with gilt decorated spine. Some rubbing and wear, mostly on the edges and spine, internally good with fold-out coloured geological map at the back with extra crease because not folded back correctly. Volume two only form set of two volumes, including details of the counties of Dorset, Somerset and Devon.
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- Bookseller
- Ryde Bookshop Limited
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 083327
- Title
- Observations Relative Chiefly to the Natural History, Picturesque Scenery, and Antiquities, of the Western Counties of England, Made in the Years of 1794 and 1796, Vol. II
- Author
- William George Maton
- Illustrator
- mineorological map and sixteen views in Aquantinta by Alken
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fair
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- printed and sold by J. Easton and others
- Place of Publication
- Salisbury, and London
- Date Published
- 1797
- Pages
- 221
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
- Keywords
- antiquarian, history, travel, England
Terms of Sale
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- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Edges
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- Fair
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- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
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