WELSH SCENERY. From Drawings.
Batty, Captain.
Published by London: John Murray, 1823
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1st Ed. [viii] + 35 engraved plates each with letterpress leaf. Some light browning and spotting, marbled e.ps., double gilt rule edged skivver with marbled boards, edges rubbed with sl. paper loss, gilt ruled spine with gilt lettering, sl. rubbed and faded. Robert Batty (1789 1848), army officer and artist. ODNB . Acknowledged as an amateur artist of considerable merit (Bryan, Painters, 11) . Among artists of the English school, Samuel Redgrave concluded that his industry was great, his works carefully and truthfully drawn, his architecture correct in its proportions and outlines, and his merits as a topographical draughtsman deserve recognition (Redgrave, 31) . US$149. Seller Inventory # 280954
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Title: WELSH SCENERY. From Drawings.
Publisher: London: John Murray
Publication Date: 1823
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
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Welsh scenery from drawings / by Captain Batty [i.e. R. Batty] 1825 [Leather Bound]
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. 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 1825. 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: - English, Pages: - 162, 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. 162. Seller Inventory # LB1111010275300
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1825. R. Jennings. Hardback. Book - Fair, ex-lib, embossed stamped throughout. Seller Inventory # 49836
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Welsh Scenery, from Drawings
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition; large 8vo; [viii], 35 steel engraved plates, each with accompanying leaf of text, some light foxing. Contemporary half morocco with marbled boards, gilt decorated spine, a little rubbed at extremities but overall a handsome (Large Paper?) copy. With the engraved bookplate of Oswell Macleay, MA. Seller Inventory # 6557
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Welsh scenery from drawings
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Full cloth, moir? design. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 2nd edition. Spine partly split along hinges; gilt title on leather label. Hinges weak internally, but holding. 35 plates, each with a legend on facing page. Weight: 1.0 Language: English. Seller Inventory # 44302
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WELSH SCENERY FROM DRAWINGS
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JOHN MURRAY, LONDON, 1823
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Seller: Elder Books, Ross on Wye, Herefordshire, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. BOUND IN A 19TH CENTURY HALF LEATHER BINDING WITH MARBLED BOARDS, COMPLETE WITH 35 X STEEL ENGRAVINGS & RELATED TEXT PAGE OPPOSITE. BOOK MEASURES APPROX 11 x 9 INCHES. MINOR RUBBING TO MARBLED BOARDS, MINOR PEELING TO LEATHER AT SOME CORNERS, OCCASIONAL MINOR MARKS TO PAGES WITH VERY OCCASIONAL OFFSETTING TO TEXT PAGES FROM PLATES OPPOSITE. OVERALL A NICE COPY IN VERY GOOD PLUS CONDITION WITH BOARDS WELL ATTACHED. EXTRA POSTAGE COSTS MAY APPLY TO OVERSEAS ORDERS. ALL BOOKS POSTED IN STURDY BOOK BOX. Seller Inventory # 00105-RY09
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Welsh Scenery from Drawings
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R, Jennings, Poultry 1825, London, 1825
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Seller: Foster Books - Stephen Foster - ABA, ILAB, & PBFA, London, United Kingdom
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Full Morocco. Condition: Very Good. 4to, unpaginated, a large paper copy, 35 engraved plates, protected by tissue, bound in full straight grained morocco with a blind stamped border to the boards, and some gilt decoration. All edges gilt, slightly worn at hinges and edges, but solid; Very good Large 8vo. Seller Inventory # 3985
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Welsh Scenery. From Drawings
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John Murray, London, 1823
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Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United Kingdom
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Leather. Condition: Very Good Indeed. Captain Batty (illustrator). First edition. A beautifully illustrated collection of illustrations of Welsh scenes, drawn by Robert Batty. The first edition of this work. This collection of Robert Batty's illustrations include plates if Abergavenny Castle, Hay, Harlech Castle, Nantz Mill, Snowdon, Dolbadern Castle, Llangollen, and many more. Illustrated by Robert Batty. Batty was an army officer, who was wounded at the Battle of Waterloo, and later in his life published an illustrated account of his experiences in the battle. He travelled a lot, to France, Germany, and Belgium, drawing as he went, published numerous collections of scenic books. His work was also exhibited at the Royal Academy. With thirty-five plates. Collated, complete. In the original half morocco binding with pebbled paper to the boards. Externally, smart. Light rubbing to the joints, head and tail of the spine, and to the extremities, being heavier to the front joint. A little loss to the rear board to the leather to the fore edge and bottom edge. Very light marking to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with the occasional spot and mark, mostly to the first and last few pages. Small puncture marks to the fore edge of most pages. Very Good Indeed. book. Seller Inventory # 620P54
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Welsh Scenery From Drawings
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R. Jennings, Poultry, London, 1825
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Seller: Kerr & Sons Booksellers ABA, Cartmel, CMA, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1825. Quarto. Un-paginated. Large Paper copy. Illustrated with 35 engraved plates by Finden, with tissue guards. Descriptive text. Bookplate and signature to f.e.p. Bound in half brown calf, brown cloth boards. Raised bands and black leather title label to spine. Edges uncut. A Very Good copy. Seller Inventory # 004867
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Welsh Scenery. From Drawings
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John Murray, London: Albermarle-Street, 1823
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Seller: Madoc Books (ABA-ILAB), Llandudno, CONWY, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. BATTY Captain (illustrator). 1st Edition. 70 plates ie 35 steel engraving each in 2 states VG+, Large India Paper copy, First edition, 1823, in brown morocco cloth, corners bumped. Spine, gilt tooling & titles, edges bumped, short tear at base. Internally, half title, viii, followed by 35 leaves of descriptive text, watermarked J Whatman Turkey Mills 1822, each leaf accompanied by 2 plates (mostly with guards, 1 plate with no lettering, & 1 plate with lettering & date 1823), for a total of 70 plates,(only 35 called for), engraved by Edward Finden after Captain Batty, edges uncut, occasional light edge browning & spot, 2 book labels to fpd (Peter Bicknell & the armorial plate of JB Winterbotham) along with a bookseller label at base (William George's Son)FPD. (303*221 mm). A really clean, tight and interesting example. Wales was the subject of one of the earliest books with steel engravings. The art historian Samuel Redgrave thought highly of him (Batty) his industry was great, his works carefully and truthfully drawn, his architecture correct in proportion and outlines and his merits as a topographical draftsman deserves recognition. (Anderson 336. Lowndes 1615). Seller Inventory # 008054
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Welsh Scenery. From Drawings
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Seller: Madoc Books (ABA-ILAB), Llandudno, CONWY, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. BATTY Captain (illustrator). 1st Edition. 70 steel engravings VG, First edition, 1823, large India paper copy, in contemporary black long grain half morocco, some gilt tooling, over red marbled boards, some short tears, corners & edge a little bumped & worn, Spine, raised bands, decorative gilt tooling & titles. Internally, half title, viii, followed by 35 leaves of descriptive text, each leaf accompanied by 2 plates (1 plate with no lettering, & 1 plate with lettering & date 1823), for a total of 70 plates (only 35 called for), marbled endpapers, t.e.g., remainder uncut, some occasional light edge browning & spotting, engraved by Edward Finden after Captain Batty. Text leaves watermarked J Whatman Turkey Mills 1822. (301*223 mm). Wales was the subject of one of the earliest books with steel engravings. The art historian Samuel Redgrave thought highly of him (Batty) his industry was great, his works carefully and truthfully drawn, his architecture correct in proportion and outlines and his merits as a topographical draftsman deserves recognition. (Anderson 336. Lowndes 1615). Seller Inventory # 008055
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