The New Print Magazine. being a Collection of Picturesque Views & Beautiful Scenes in the Several Counties of England and Wales
Language: English
Published by H.D. Symonds; J. Parsons; Allen & West; B. Crosby; S. Jordan, London: No 20. No 21. No 21. No 15. Paternoster Row; Stationers Court & Fleet Street
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Madoc Books (ABA-ILAB), Llandudno, CONWY, United KingdomMadoc Books (ABA-ILAB)
AbeBooks seller since December 15, 2004
Condition: Used - Very good
US$ 2,732.89
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
The very rare, HAND-COLOURED Engraved Views of England and Wales c1796. Engraved title and fifty eight hand coloured engraved plates, each plate with leaf of descriptive letterpress, except for Luxborough House, where one description answers both views, in contemporary half dark brown calf over marbled boards, neatly re-backed, with original spine laid down, small wormhole in the lower gutter of the first twenty plates, not affecting images or text, short tear neatly repaired to leaf of descriptive text for Strawberry Hill plate, just affecting a couple of letters, a few additional minor marginal tears or paper flaw to text leaves, book label to fpd (John Evan Bedford). Plates dated 1795 & 96, text leaves watermarked 1794. Overall, an excellent copy of this scarce colour plate book. (Oblong octavo, 117*195 mm). (NCBEL II, col 1311. Times handlist,; p. 47; ESTC P2373). The magazine was a short-lived but attractive late eighteenth-century topographical periodical devoted to the picturesque scenery, architecture, and landscapes of England and Wales. It combined engraved views with descriptive letterpress text, reflecting the growing popularity of domestic tourism and the Picturesque movement during the Georgian era.…
Seller Inventory # 007510
Bibliographic details
- Title
- The New Print Magazine. being a Collection of Picturesque Views & Beautiful Scenes in the Several Counties of England and Wales
- Publisher
- H.D. Symonds; J. Parsons; Allen & West; B. Crosby; S. Jordan, London: No 20. No 21. No 21. No 15. Paternoster Row; Stationers Court & Fleet Street
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- DAYES. CORBOULD. METZE. EVANS. WALKER. MALTON. NIXON. THROSBY. etc etc
- Item weight
- 0.5 kilograms
- Dimensions
- 32mo - over 4 - 5" tall
- Seller catalogs
- 2026 ByC, Architecture, Topography Tour and Views
Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
| Item | 10 to 20 business days | 5 to 15 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 39.80 | US$ 59.70 |
Payment methods
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Store description
Our shop is close to the beach and the Snowdonia National Park. Dealing in Rare Antiquarian books in the heart of North Wales, with a tilt towards items with a Welsh interest. We are keen to buy antiquarian books and will also provide valuations.
Specialty
General Rare AntiquarianAssociation member
Seller's business information
Madoc Books (ABA-ILAB)
United Kingdom
Terms of sale
Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.
Everything is returnable if not as described and notice is given promptly on receipt of the goods. However this does not mean that automatically goods are sent out on approval. Any return is entirely the responsibility of the returnee, and the Post Office is the preferred carrier.
Any item to be returned should be done so within 14 days of receipt, postage will be paid.
Any item to be returned, should be sent to: PM Elliott, Clogwyn Haul, Betws y Coed, Conwy, LL24 0BL. An Email to paddy@madocbooks.com should be sent beforehand warning of the arrival.
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Madoc Books is a partnership owned by Patrick M and Sarah Elliott, of Madoc Books, 5 Madoc Street, Conwy, LL30 2TL, UK, paddy@madocbooks.com or 01 492 871 590.
Shipping terms
We ship all of our orders via Royal Mail, or carrier. Orders are usually shipped within 2 or 3 business days. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized or a multiple in books we will contact you to let you know that extra shipping is required. Insurance costs are usually dictated by the shippers, should they be higher than normal, then we will contact you for your acceptance.