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1807-1811 Antiquarian and Topographical Cabinet, Containing a Series of Elegant Views of the Most Interesting Objects of Curiosity in Great Britain
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Description
First Edition, Illustrated, Leather Binding
A ten-volume set in half morocco bindings with marbled boards, end papers and edges.
Illustrated with fifty engraved plates to each volume. Collated, complete.
A wonderfully comprehensive guide to the antiquities, architecture, and topography of Britain, with descriptions and brief histories alongside detailed engraved plates. Some of the places and antiquities mentioned include: Glastonbury Abbey; Matlock High Tor; Llandaff Cathedral; Stonehenge and the antiquities of Wiltshire; Kirkham Priory; Guy's Cliff in Warwickshire; Goodrich Castle; the Tower of London; St. Thomas's Hospital in Sandwich; the Great Oak at Silto; King's College in Aberdeen, and the Blue Boar Inn in Leicester; among many others.
This work was written and engraved by James Sargant Storer (1771–1853) and John Greig, who were both well-known topographical artists and engravers.
Condition
In half morocco bindings. Externally sound, with rubbing to the spines, joints and extremities. Cracking to the head of the joints to Volume I, causing the backstrip to lift slightly. Small loss to the leather to the spine, and to the marbled paper to the front board, to Volume II. Front hinges are starting to volumes I, II, IV, VIII. Pages from the front free end paper to page 1 to volume I are detached but intact. Otherwise, internally, firmly bound. Pages are a little age toned with some offsetting from the plates.
Very Good
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