A series of Views Illustrative of the Island of St. Helena

Wathen, James

Description:

First edition of this rare illustrated book on St. Helena. An incomplete copy, containing the vignette title & 8 uncoloured aquatint plates. Missing the text, portrait of the author, two wood-engraved tailpieces & the double-page plate. Contains vignette title page & 8 plates. Each plate is ONE OF ONLY 35 PROOFS ON INDIA PAPER. Bound in modern red cloth, gilt title on spine, inscription on title-page, some foxing. RARE - none listed on ABE Books. ABBEY, TRAVEL, 1/314.

Details:

  • Publisher: T. Clay
  • Publisher Place: London
  • Date of Publication: 1821
  • Edition: First edition
  • Binding Condition: Good
  • Overall Condition: Good+
  • Size: 4to
  • Lot No: 303
  • Hammer Price: $250
  • Bids: 1
  • Visits: 53
  • Estimate: $500 - 700
  • Reserve: $250

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