Swan's Views of the Lakes of Scotland
John M. Leighton; Professor Wilson
Published by Joseph Swan, Glasgow, 1837
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The second edition of this beautiful engraved work on the lakes of Scotland, a highly illustrated work on the beauties of the country. The second edition of this work.Complete in two volumes.A scenic work exploring the lakes of Scotland, a beautiful work on the picturesque views of the lovely country.Volume I illustrated with a vignette title page, and twenty-five plates. Collated, complete.Volume II illustrated with a vignette title page, and twenty-eight plates. Collated, complete.Described by John M. Leighton.With remarks on the scenery of the Highlands by Professor Wilson.Illustrated by various artists, engraved by Joseph Swan. In the original cloth binding. Externally, generally smart, with some marks to the boards and spines. Light bumping to the spines and extremities. Spines are a little faded. Small bump to the head of the spine of Volume I. Front hinge of Volume I is starting but firm. Prior owner's ink inscription to the verso to the front free endpaper of Volume I. Internally, binding is strained in places. Pages are bright and generally clean with some spots. Vignette title of Volume I is working loose. Faint tide mark to the vignette title of Volume I. Small patch of worming to the gutter of pages 61 to 70 of Volume I. Vignette title of Volume II is working loose. Prior owner's ink note to page 129 of Volume II. Some pages uncut to the top edge of Volume II. Plate of Loch Leven & Castle and Loch Awe & Kilchurn Castle in Volume II detached but present. Suitable for rebinding. Good Only. Seller Inventory # 786P46
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Title: Swan's Views of the Lakes of Scotland
Publisher: Joseph Swan, Glasgow
Publication Date: 1837
Binding: Cloth
Illustrator: Joseph Swan; Various
Condition: Good Only
Book Type: book
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Select Views of the Lakes of Scotland from Original Paintings. Argyllshire Series. (Swan's Lakes of Scotland)
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Joseph Swan, Glasgow
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Hardcover
Seller: Joy Norfolk, Deez Books, IPSWICH, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket (as published). John Fleming & Joseph Swan (illustrator). Reproductions of six engravings of paintings depicting the lochs with descriptive text. This is one of a county series of books depicting Scottish lakes published monthly in the 1830s, although this copy does not appear to have a publication date. The hardcover binding shows signs of wear / handling externally and the binding is loose. The title page has become detached but is still present. Some foxing throughout. The illustrations have tissue guards. Available for prompt dispatch from the UK. Please email with any queries. 7"x10". Seller Inventory # 021363
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Swan's view of the lakes of Scotland : a series of views from paintings taken expressly for the work, with historical and descriptive illustrations / by John M. Leighton, and remarks on the scenery of the highlands by Professor Wilson 1836 [Leather Bound]
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Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, India
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Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 246. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1836 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 246. Seller Inventory # LB100153634793
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Swan's view of the lakes of Scotland : a series of views from paintings taken expressly for the work, with historical and descriptive illustrations / by John M. Leighton, and remarks on the scenery of the highlands by Professor Wilson. Volume 1 1836 [Leather Bound]
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Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, India
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Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 270. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1836 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Volume 1 Language: English Pages: 270 Volume 1. Seller Inventory # LB100153634792
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Swan's Views of The Lakes of Scotland: A Series of Views,and remarks on the Scenery of the Highlands Volumes I and II [bound as one]
Published by
Hodgson, Boys and Graves, 1836
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Hardcover
Seller: High Barn Books, Lancaster, United Kingdom
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2nd Edition. 4to half green calf with 5 raised bands and red leather title label. Marbled page edges. With 48 plates and 7 vignette titles as called for. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. lii + 223 pp Good only hardback. Edgeworn, chipped, corners bumped, front cover detached (but present). Pages lightly age-toned and sporadic foxing spots throughout. 2 volumes bound as one. Seller Inventory # 47954
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Swan's Views of The Lakes of Scotland: A Series of Views.and remarks on the Scenery of the Highlands (vol. 1 + 2 in 1, complete).
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Glasgow/London, Swan, Hodgson, Boys and Graves 1834-1836, 1836
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Seller: Wissenschaftliches Antiquariat Köln Dr. Sebastian Peters UG, Köln, Germany
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Condition: gut. XII S., 2 Bl., LII, 223, 12 S., insges. 54 Taf., 28 cm, Halbledereinband der Zeit berieben, Bilderliste mit Bleistift nummeriert, Vorblatt geknickt und mit Bleistiftanmerkung, gebräunt, teilweise fleckig, leichter Nikotingeruch. vol. 1: 1836 (2. ed.), vol. 2: 1834 (1. ed). Sprache: Englisch. Seller Inventory # B460-001
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Swan's Views of the Lakes of Scotland: a series of views, from paintings taken expressly for the work; with historical and descriptive illustrations by John M. Leighton. and remarks on the scenery of the Highlands, by Professor Wilson.
Published by
Joseph Swan/Hodgson, Boys & Graves, 1836
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Hardcover
Seller: Kerr & Sons Booksellers ABA, Cartmel, CMA, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 2nd Edition. 1836, 2nd edition. Two volumes bound in one. Quarto. lii, 223pp. With 55 plates, including engraved titles. Contemporary tan calf, gilt ruled, sympathetically re-backed with original gilt tooled spine laid-on. Some wear to corners. Marbled end papers. Foxing and browning throughout, as is often with this work. Overall a 'Very Good' copy. Shipping to be advised for overseas orders. Seller Inventory # 011258
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Swan's Views of the Lakes of Scotland : A Series of Views, From Paintings Taken Expressly for the Work.
Published by
Swan Glasgow Second Edition Two Volumes in One, 1836
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Hardcover
Seller: Neil Summersgill Ltd ABA,PBFA,ILAB., Blackburn, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Thick small quarto; Lii,223,[i],18p subscribers list. 55 plates. Very attractively bound in half green morocco, marbled sides, the spine with raised bands, lettering direct, gilt ornaments in compartments. Hinges and joints sound. There is some spotting and browning throughout, as is often with this work, but beautifully bound and overall a G-VG copy. First published in folio in 1836, the second edition retains the fine quality of the engraved plates. Seller Inventory # 22612
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SWAN'S VIEWS Of The LAKES Of SCOTLAND: A Series of Views, from Paintings Taken Expressly for the Work;; With Historical and Descriptive Illustrations, by John M. Leighton, Esq. And Remarks on the Scenery of the Highlands by Professor Wilson. Vol. I.
Published by
Joseph Swan, Engraver, Glasgow, 1837
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Hardcover
Seller: Tavistock Books, ABAA, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
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Later edition, first published in 1834. lii, 104 pp. 3 engraved t.p. & 23 inserted steel engravings, tissue guards. 8vo. 9-7/8" x 6-1/2" Volume professionally rebacked. Spine cloth sunned. Prior owner signature to front paste-down. Usual bit of foxing, browning & the occasional stain. Withal, a VG copy. Original publisher's brown muslin cloth binding with gilt stamped title & ornamental frame to front board, within gilt stamped: "Swan's Lakes of Scotland / Vol. I. / Print". Seller Inventory # 48326
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Swan's Views of the Lakes of Scotland: a series of views, from paintings taken expressly for the work; with historical and descriptive illustrations by John M. Leighton. and remarks on the scenery of the Highlands, by Professor Wilson. 2nd edition.
Published by
Glasgow Joseph Swan, 1836
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Hardcover
Seller: McLaren Books Ltd., ABA(associate), PBFA, Largs, United Kingdom
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4to [28x22cm]. 2 volumes bound in 1. pplii 223. 55 finely executed steel engraved plates, including vignette title-pages. scattered foxing, but generally in very good clean condition in a superb hard grain morocco leather binding, elaborately decorated in gilt. all edges gilt. with a little light rubbing to binding. [heavy book that may require extra shipping costs for overseas orders] 1905. Seller Inventory # LEIGHTON031387
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