1836-37 2 vol Wanderings Excursions South Wales River North Wales Roscoe Plates

Description: Click here to see our other books! Wanderings and Excursions in North and South Wales, Including the Scenery of the River Wye Thomas Roscoe 1836-37 C. Tilt, and Simpkin Co. : London 10" by 6" [15], 2-268, [2]; [13], 2-261, [3]pp SUMMARY A beautifully illustrated first edition guide to the natural scenery of North and South Wales, written by Thomas Roscoe with illustrated plates. First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed This book weighs 3 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 36.99 EU Postage: £ 25.99 European Postage: £ 27.99 Asia Postage: £ 47.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 69.99 DESCRIPTION First edition, complete two volume set. In a quarter morocco binding with cloth boards. 'North Wales' is illustrated with a frontispiece, vignette title page, forty-four plates, and two vignette heading illustrations. 'South Wales' is illustrated with a frontispiece, vignette title page, forty-seven plates, and two vignette heading illustrations as well. 'Wanderings in North Wales' and 'Wanderings in South Wales, Including the River Wye' is a beautifully illustrated topographical work by Thomas Roscoe. Both volumes detail the history and topographical details of Wales' natural scenery, with tales from Roscoe's own explorations there. Contents mention locations such as St. Asaph, Corwen, The Glyder Hills, Pont Aberglasslyn in 'North Wales', and Aberystwyth, Harewood, Plinlimmon, Pembroke, and Swansea in South Wales.Thomas Roscoe (1791-1871) was an English author and translator, who began to write when his father encountered financial troubles. Initially writing articles and essays for a range of publications, Roscoe ended up pursuing literature as a full-time career. Illustrated engravings by Radclyffe, with drawings by Cox, Harding, Fielding, Creswick, Watson, and Cattermole. Prior owner's bookplate to both volumes.Collated, complete. CONDITION Bound in a quarter morocco binding with cloth boards. Externally, very smart. A few marks, particularly to the front board of 'South Wales', with some fading to rear board of 'North Wales'. Minimal bumping to extremities and spine. A bit of rubbing to spine of 'North Wales'. Pages are bright and generally clean throughout, with the occasional spot along margins, particularly to the first and last few pages. Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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