Ibbetson C (4 results)

Condition: Good. First Edition. G : in Good condition without dust jacket. Cover rubbed. Slight foxing. 220mm x 140mm (9" x 6"). iv, 430pp + plates. 8 b/w plates. Maroon hardback half-leather cover with marbled boards.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. IBBETSON. LAPORTE. HASSAL. (illustrator). 1st Edition. Both a travel document & a cultural artifact! 16 superb hand-coloured aquatints, VG+ 1793 1st ed. In contemporary straight grain red morocco, decorative gilt edge tooling, corners & edges rubbed. Expertly re-backed to style, raised bands gilt tooling & titles, gilt tooling to board edges & turn-ins. Internally, half title, tissue frontis, [4], [1], 2-266 pp, [1] pl errata, [1] adverts, 16 pls (complete, hand coloured aquatints), t.e.g., remainder uncut, text block watermarked TW, plates dated 1793, old tape repair to the very top of T1 & 2 (p133,135), evidence of bookplate removal to fpd. An excellent copy in a very attractive binding. (146*225 mm). (Abbey, Scenery, 38. Prideaux, p399. Martin-Hardie p140). Among the plates are the five Welsh interest; View of the Entrance of the River Wye from a Fisherman's Cottage below the New Passage-House on the Severn, View of the Bridge and Entrance to the Town of Usk, Inside View of Tintern Abbey, View of Chepstow Castle and View of Cook's Folly and the River Avon and Severn from Durdham Down. John Hasell has been mentioned as the author of drawing-books, but he also produced several glorified guide-books, illustrated with colour aquatints. In 1793 his Picturesque Guide to Bath takes us all the way to the west country, starting from London by 'that beautiful and elegant outlet, Piccadilly.' The book contains sixteen hand coloured aquatints of much merit, all engraved by Hassell, fourteen from his own drawings, with one after J Laporte and one after JC Ibbetson (Martin-Hardie).

4to. pp. xii, x-xiii, 18 + portrait and 4 plates. With 20 round colour samples mounted down the side of the text. Publisher's cloth, faded, loss to spine, inner hinge cracked, foxed throughout. 'It was at the suggestion of Lady Balcarres that the painter undertook the new role of author-instructor. Her daughter, who had made good progress in art without tuition, had quickly derived benefit from Ibbetson's few lessons. His Painting in Oil was published in 1803.The book - written at Ambleside - was in the press when his Edinburgh friend, George Thomson, writes with humour and with characteristic enthusiasm: 'As far as I can pretend to judge, it will be extremely useful to young artists, who should in that case raise a Statue to you large enough to be placed on top of Skiddaw.'' (R.M. Clay).

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1913. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Vol:- Volume 64, Pages:- 68, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume 64 68 68.