Cuitt (6 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Published in Chester in 1815, this is the first Edition of this early history of the city, bound in an old full leather binding, just over 8 inches tall, 334 pages plus index, illustrated with five etchings by the author, four are full page, the fifth is a smaller illustration on the title page. There is a crack running the length of the joint to the upper board along spine edges, board loosened but still attached by the binding cords. Internally a few foxing spots, some light browning else contents in nice general condition.

Condition: Sehr gut. [First Edition]. 20 x 13 cm. iii, 334 pages, ii [Index]. With a Frontispiece, small engraving on title pages and three further full page Engravings. Later morroco over marbled boards. Red spine label with gilt title. Gilt and blind decorations. Near fine. Minor shelf wear. Edges and end papers dust dulled. Internally bright and clean. Ex Libris of previous owner (see provenance comments below). A lovely copy in a nice sturdy binding. See images. Provenance: From the Library of Franz Pollack-Parnau with his Ex Libris. This book belonged to Franz Pollack-Parnau (1903-2003), a scion of a Moravian family that had amassed a fortune in the textile industry. His library in the family palace at Vienna's Schwarzenbergplatz was legendary.

Measuring approximately 18" x 14.25" with approximately 73 etchings. This book is in poor condition. Heavy chipping to spine and both boards. Front board detached. Many pages in the front of the book are loose from the binding. Interior pages are moderately stained. Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books. Inventory #(N11-65).

8vo in 4s. [2], iii, 334, ii p. Engraved frontis. and four engravings, vignette on title. Contemporary half calf, rubbed on joints and edges but sound. Spine with two lettering pieces. A very good copy. To the Reader is dated Nicholas street, March, 1813 and signed I.M.D.P. A ms note in this copy state J.M.D. Pigot, M.D. Editor Physician to the Infirmary.

Folio. 40.5 x 30cm 43 etched plates on India Paper including 4 plates with 2 images the remaining images full page, thus 47 images on 43 plates. From the Library of Jerrold Northrop Moore, last 30 odd plates with waterstain to leading corner intruding onto some images, some foxing, contemporary bound in half calf with marbled boards with gilt lettered label to upper board, some scuffing, gilt ruling and gilt lettering to spine. Plates include view of Chester and Chester Cathedral; Conway and Carnarvon Castle, Fountains Hall, Foundations Abbey, Riveaux, Kirkstall Abbey, Ryland, Abbey, Bolton Abbey, Wensley Mill, etc. US$516.

Kein Einband. Condition: Gut bis sehr gut. Dust Jacket Condition: Kein Schutzumschlag. North Wales, heute Dolgellau. Papier, montiert auf Papier. Alters- und Lagerungsspuren, siehe auch Abbildung. # Zeitraum: 1800-1899 Groß Britannien Wales Landschaft Wald Bach Fluss.