Bath Road Map, First Edition (4 results)

Folded Leaflet. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Published in 1970s, maps.

Condition: Good. First printing. Mounted on cloth and folded in the original covers, with a front cover illustration by Ellis Martin. There is some foxing to the margins of the map; overall, the map is in good to very good condition. The covers are in very good condition. This is the first issue of the map, with fawn covers. Also covers Chippenham, Keynsham, Box, Melksham, Radstock, Trowbridge and Bradford on Avon.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition. London, Printed for the author and William Faden, 1792. 2 volumes, 8vo. Contemporary speckled calf, re-backed in the 20th century; pp. [4], xv, 154; vii, 190. [2, errata], 65 aquatint plates, (in sepia in volume I, black and white in volume II), 11 mostly folded engraved maps. A little wear to the bindings, some light offsetting from the aquatints and a few minor spots here and there; a very good set. Archibald Robertson was a Scottish-born artist who later emigrated to the United States where he was to become one of the pivotal figures of the art scene, setting up, together with his brother, the Columbian Academy of Painting in New York, running his own art school and managing the American Academy of the Fine Arts (AAFA) in New York. (Abbey 24.) Please contact us for shipping costs if ordering from outside the UK.

Half-Calf. Condition: Fine. First Edition. First Edition, complete in two royal octavo volumes: [2],xv,[1],154; vii,[1],190,[2]pp, with 65 aquatint plates in sepia "beautifully engraved and resembl[ing John] Carey's work" (Cox) and 11 maps (10 double-page). Recent period-style half-calf over marbled paper-covered boards, spines in six compartments between raised bands ruled in gilt, red morocco lettering pieces gilt, end papers reneweda very handsome presentation. The title page to vol. 2 bears the imprint: London: printed for the author; and R. Faulder. Title and half-title toned, expected offsetting of plates, otherwise a Fine, attractive set. Abbey (Scenery) 24. Cox 1792. Brunet 1333. Lowndes III, 2105. RCIN 1076105. Little is known of the author, not even his place or date of birth, "but Bath was a popular destination for members of the gentry during the Regency period, and this book was intended to serve as a guide to those making the journey, pointing out important sites and picturesque views along the route. In his preface, Robinson explains that all of the plates that illustrate the work were 'not ideal but Real Views accurately taken on the spot by the author for the purpose; and the plates were all engraved by himself'.'" (Royal Collection Trust) According to Abbey, a few copies were printed on large paper, and these often have colored plates. N. B. With few exceptions (always identified), we only stock books in exceptional condition, with dust jackets carefully preserved in archival, removable mylar sleeves. All orders are packaged with care and posted promptly. Satisfaction guaranteed. (Fine Editions Ltd is a member of the Independent Online Booksellers Association, and we subscribe to its codes of ethics.).