William Light Peter Dewint (3 results)

Hardcover. Condition: As New. [Fine Binding] Hardcover in slip case. Good binding and cover. Clean, unmarked pages. [124] pages, 62 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations ; 29 cm + booklet. Text in English and French, Italian translations in separate booklet. Facsimile of the edition published: London : Rodwell & Martin, 1823. This is an oversized or heavy book, which requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US.

First Edition. 124 unnumbered pages, 62 unnumbered leaves of plates including engraved vignette titlepage ("Crater of Mount Etna") and "Sicilian cottage" which is bound in as the frontispiece rather than concluding vignette as called for. Following each plate is a descriptive narrative in English and French Original sketches by Major William Light, engraved by many of the leading exponents of the period including J.C. Allen, Robert Wallis, E. Goodall, Charles Heath, H. Hobson, Ed. Findon, T, Byrne, Wm. Cooke, etc. Scenes include Cefalù, Segesta, Messina, the Bay of Palermo, Girgenti, Castel Guelfonio, Catania, Alicata, Ear of Dionysius at Syracuse. Bound in black half Morocco over sand-grained boards, gilt spine. Edges of spine slightly rubbed, corner tips bumped. Edges of pages marbled in sympathy with endpapers. Bound with the half-title. All plates extremely clean save for the frontispiece and engraved title which are moderately foxed. Bookplate of Robert J. Hayhurst, a leading English collector of finely bound books. 124 unnumbered pages, 62 unnumbered leaves of plates including engraved vignette titlepage ("Crater of Mount Etna") and "Sicilian cottage" which is bound in as the frontispiece rather than concluding vignette as called for. Following each plate is a descriptive narrative in English and French Original sketches by Major William Light, engraved by many of the leading exponents of the period including J.C. Allen, Robert Wallis, E. Goodall, Charles Heath, H. Hobson, Ed. Findon, T, Byrne, Wm. Cooke, etc. Scenes include Cefalù, Segesta, Messina, the Bay of Palermo, Girgenti, Castel Guelfonio, Catania, Alicata, Ear of Dionysius at Syracuse. Bound in black half Morocco over sand-grained boards, gilt spine. Edges of spine slightly rubbed, corner tips bumped. Edges of pages marbled in sympathy with endpapers. Book.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: eng. Language: eng,fre. 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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1823. 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. Lang: - eng,fre, Pages: - 386, 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. 386 386.