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Jones' Views of the Seats, Mansions, Castles, &c. of Noblemen and Gentlemen in England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland, and Other Picturesque Scenery. Forming Part of the General Series of Jones' Great Britain Illustrated.
by Jones & Co
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London, Jones & Co., Temple of the Muses Finsbury Square, 1829. Hardcover. .. Crown quarto. Engraved title-page. Contains title-page view, 59 leaves with 2 views to each (118 in total), and 4 full page views. Tissue-guards. HARDCOVER, bound in the original half calf and marbled boards, spine lettered and decorated in gilt, extremities rubbed, split joint, firm. Some small stains, spots and dampmarks in places; one leaf loose. In good condition. ~ Published January 1st, 1829. As opposed to other editions, this edition contains plates only including 4 full-page plates. With works by renowned artists Allom, Hendesron, Austin, Pickering, Rogers, Wallis, Watkins, and numerous others. With a manuscript note in contemporary hand next to the view of Warwick Castle: "Burnt in Nov. 1871. The Pictures are saved." F-6
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- Jones' Views of the Seats, Mansions, Castles, &c. of Noblemen and Gentlemen in England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland, and Other Picturesque Scenery. Forming Part of the General Series of Jones' Great Britain Illustrated.
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- Jones & Co
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- Hardcover
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- London, Jones & Co., Temple of the Muses Finsbury Square
- Date Published
- 1829
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- Calf
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