1st ed. Folio, (10" x 12-1/2"). Vol 1 only (of two); publisher's decorated morocco leather, gilt titles, raised bands, a.e.g. Illustrated with 48 steel engraved views and hundreds of smaller wood engravings comprising mountain, lake, and river scenery, parks, palaces, cathedrals, churches, castles, abbeys, and other views. Vol I containing chapters on Europe: Italy France Russia Belgium Holland, Greece, Spain, Germany. Condition: Good+; Internally Vg; a clean bright copy with occasional light foxing not affecting the plates. FEP cracked. Covers heavily rubbed at corners, surface wear to boards.
Title: THE PICTURESQUE WORLD OR, SCENES IN MANY LANDS
Edition: 1st
Location Published: Estes & Lauriat, Boston: 1878
Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Good
Categories: Illustrated Books, Art, Design & Architecture, Natural History, Geology, & Geography
Seller ID: k200830b
Keywords: architecture, art, geography, illustrated books, natural history, scenery, view books