Sixty Five Plates of Shipping and Craft 1829 folio with etchings

Edward William Cooke

Published by Privately Printed London, 1829

About this Item

Sixty Five Plates of Shipping and Craft, etchings by Edward William Cooke, privately printed 1st edition in 1829 London. Exceptional book rebound in early 20th century with marble boards, and 3/4 leather raised spine.Book plate from famed British Royal Navy Captain Sir Mansfield Cummings, first director of British Secret Intelligence. Served in the Royal Navy 1878 - 1909. Book was probably rebound during this time period, based on the book plate.55 etchings present, of the original 65 that comprised the book, including one laid in the front space. Edward William Cooke (27 March 1811 â?? 4 January 1880) was an English landscape and marine painter, and gardener whose work is part of the Tate Collection in London.Pages show foxing and light toning throughout, binding tight and solid, boards show bumping to corners and edge wear to leather spine Pages show foxing and light toni. Seller Inventory # cookesixtyfive

Bibliographic Details

Title: Sixty Five Plates of Shipping and Craft 1829...

Publisher: Privately Printed London

Publication Date: 1829

Binding: Hardcover

Edition: First Edition.