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1791 The Antiquities of Ireland
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First Edition, Illustrated, Leather Binding
The first edition of this work.
Complete in two volumes.
A large paper copy.
Volume I illustrated with an engraved title page, one-hundred and forty plates. Collated, complete.
Volume II illustrated with an engraved title page, one-hundred and twenty five plates, bound without plates 60 and 61.
A beautiful study into the picturesque antiquities of Ireland, a comprehensive tour of the country and the prominent beauties.
By Francis Grose, who died on an expedition to Ireland to collected antiquarian material for this work, dying in Dublin. This work was subsequently finished by his nephew Daniel and Dr. Edward Ledwich.
Condition
In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, the front board of Volume I is detached but present, rear boards and front board of Volume II may detach with further handling. Some light rubbing to the boards and spines. Minor bumping to the spines and extremities. Spines are a little discoloured. Prior owner's ink to the verso to the front endpaper of Volume I. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with the odd spot. Volume II bound without plates 60 and 61. Plate 120 of Volume II has the sky watercoloured blue by a prior owner.
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