The Beauties of Nature and Art Displayed in a Tour Through the World.

Robinson, G.

Published by London: Printed for G. Robinson, 1774-75.

About this Item

12 (of 13) vols contained in 6. Contemporary calf. 32mo (3 1/2 by 5 1/2 inches). Second edition, greatly improved. Illustrated with numerous copper engraved plates (many of them folding) and three folding maps. 216 pages in each volume. A nearly complete set of this uncommon work with twelve (of thirteen) volumes bound in six volumes. This set is lacking Vol. 9 on India. Robinson's work is notable for containing an early account of Cook's first two voyages in the last three volumes (which are present here). Vols 1-3 cover Great Britain and Ireland; Vols 4-5 France; Vols 5-6 Italy; Vol 7 Denmark, Norway & Sweden; Vol 8 Asia; Vol 10 Barbary; Vol 11 Voyages; Vols 12-13 Cook's voyages. Here is a list of the volumes in our set and their plates: Vol. 1: Illustrated with 15 plates and a hand-colored folding map of the World. Vol. 2: 3 plates. Vol. 3: No plates. Vol. 4: 9 plates. Vol. 5: 15 plates. Vol. 6: 9 plates. Vol. 7: 11 plates & folding map of Asia. Vol. 8: 13 plates. Vol 10: 5 plates plus hand-colored folding map of America. Vol 11: 2 plates. Vol 12: 4 plates. Vol 13: 3 plates. The bindings on this set are in rough condition with heavy chipping and wear to the leather covers and with some covers detached. The text is good with some foxing and wear and a few closely trimmed sections. Each title page has a faint ink name at the top. A rare and interesting work. Seller Inventory # 7875

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Beauties of Nature and Art Displayed in ...

Publisher: London: Printed for G. Robinson, 1774-75.

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fair