John Murray. As New. Date: 1833. Hardcover. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - AS NEW, THE TEXT BLOCK IS PRISTINE, CLEAN, UNMARKED, AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION - - TWO (2) VOLUME SET. Unpaginated. -- with a bonus offer-- - May be EITHER: out of print (OOP) and extremely rare in this pristine condition; signed by author or contributor; or a first or special edition; (inquire for details) . 1833. John Murray [US]

London: 11, Caroline Street, Bedford Square: Printed for the Author, Date: 1828. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good. Folio - over 12 - 15" tall. BROCKEDON William. Brockedon's 96 Fine Engravings of the Alps, 1828-29, with 13 Detailed Maps. Complete. Two volumes, folio, contemporary full straight grain morocco, elaborately gilt decorated spines & covers, raised bands, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. Internally, Vol 1,1828, [4], [1] pl list, [1], [1], 2-14. [1], 2-15. [1], 2-16. [1], 2-16. [1], 2-16. [1], 2-14. Vol 2, 1829, [4], [1], 2-16. [1], 2-12. [1], 2-16. [1], 2-16. [1], 2-16. [1], 2-28 pp. With 96 fine steel engraved plates of Alpine scenery and 13 maps (1 double page). Occasional scattered foxing to text, plates and maps fine, rubbing to edges and joints of contemporary morocco. (322*235 mm). (Neate B170; Lowndes 279). This pictorial work depicts various stages along 12 routes of passage through the Alps, each documented by eight engravings of mountain terrain by Brockedon, an accompanying description of features & a map. A double page map of all the routes appears at the rear of Volume II. Each impression bear the embossed stamp of William Brockedon. Evidence of a bookplate removal V2 fpd. First edition in book form of this 19th century traveller's detailed guide through the Alps. A Beautiful Set. With a pencil note to verso fep "Once the property of JAJ Wilcox, the engraver 1828. Printed for the Author [GB]

London: Blackie & Son, c. Date: 1864. Very good condition, bound in attractive full contemporary publisher’s cloth with ornate gilt devices. Text and plates are clean and crisp. . Binding: Full contemporary pebbled green publisher’s cloth with blind tooled and gilt ornamental designs. Flat spine with gilt title and decorative devices. All edges gilt. , Notes: Camillio Mapei (1809-1853) was an Italian priest and theologian. An eminent figure of the Italian Protestantism in the period of Risorgimento and a patriot and political exile, in England he became friends with Gabriel Rossetti and Giuseppe Mazzini. While in London he founded the magazine L’Echo of Savonarola. He is also recognized as the founder of hymnody evangelical Italian. , Size: Small Folio (340x240mm). , Illustration: Illustrated with 63 engravings of scenes of various cities and regions of Italy, including a frontispiece and an engraved title. , Pages: P. Half title, Blank, Blank, Frontispiece, Half title, Blank, Title, Blank, Preface (1-2), List of Illustrations i-ii, Preface iii-iv, General Reflections v-cviii, 1-164. , Category: Book Europe Italy; Book Plate Books General; 1864. Blackie & Son [CA]

' London New York, James Virtue, 1861, 2 vols in-4°, 27 x 21,5 cm, engraved portrait frontispiece + engraved title + 148 pp + 66 steel engraved views + 2 double-page colourlithographed maps + 1 steel engraved portrait ; engraved portrait + engraved title + 146 pp + (2)(binder's directions) + 57 steel engraved views + 4 double-page coloured maps + 3 steel engraved portraits. publisher's decorated cloth (faded), as usual some light foxing on a few pages but a good copy. Complete. Good copy of one of the rarer 19th century steel engraved illustrated travel books. The engravings were made by such artists as Bartlett, Brockedon, a.o.'
[Belgium, Kalmthout, BEL]

London, printed for the author, 1828-1829, First edition. . contemporary half red morocco, marbled boards, all edges gilted, gilt spine title lettering, joints rubbed and scuffed, some plates pulled but intact, internal hinge cracked but firm, very good, clean copy with only light foxing on a few plates. . 4to [30 x 22 cm]; 2 volumes, [vi], 92; [iv], 104 pp, complete with 96 fine engraved plates and 13 engraved maps including one folding, on heavy india proof paper. . A superbly illustrated work on 12 mountain passes including the Little Saint Bernard, the Mont Genevre, the Mont Cenis, the Mont Saint Gothard, the Great Saint Bernard, the Monte Stelvio, the Cornice, the Grimsel and the Gries, the Bernardine and the Splugen, the Brenner, the Tende and the Argentiere and the Simplon, each pass with a map. Neate B170. The painter Brockedon traversed the Alps 58 times, crossing more than 40 different passes, in the course of his researches. He had helped in the preparation of Murray's Swiss guidebook. A picture of this book is available on request by email. London, printed for the author, 1828-1829, First edition. [CA]

London: John Murray, Date: 1833-1834; 1836. First edition in book form of Finden's celebrated illustrated edition of Byron's works; uniformly bound with a first edition of Finden's Byron Beauties. Octavo, four volumes bound in full pebbled calf with gilt titles and tooling to the spine, elaborate gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, all edges gilt. Finden's Landscape & Portrait Illustrations to the Life and Works of Lord Byron is illustrated with 129 engraved plates including illustrated title pages. Finden's Byron Beauties is illustrated with 39 engraved plates. In very good condition. A unique example of this important set in the Byron canon. It was William and Edward Finden's illustrations to Byron that substantially enhanced the status of their work. Following his death in Greece in 1824, their engravings sensitively conveyed to a wide contemporary audience images of Byron's life and work. Finden's Landscape Illustrations to the Life and Works of Byron finally appeared in fourteen monthly parts, with both Murray's and Tilt's names on the paper wrappers, from January 1832. [The Illustrations] created a great sensation, and led to further projects to engrave the life and works of other poets" (ODNB). 1833. John Murray [US]

London: George Virtue, 1838.. 8vo. 216 pp. Hard Cover, gilt title on spine and sheet edges in gilt. Black and white wood engravings with tissue guards throughout. Very Good, light rubs and bumps to covers, interior sheet edges toned, moderate foxing. Heavy book: shipping will cost extra. London: George Virtue, 1838. [US]

[publisher: John Murray, London] Hardcover First Edition A beautiful overlap of literature and travel description, being a tour through Mediterranean and Continental sites of interest in the life and tales of Lord Byron. Brief biographical descriptions are scattered throughout. Edward Francis Finden's masterful series of steel engravings from the works of J.M.W. Turner, William Westall and other leading landscape and portrait artists of the day capture the dreamy and romantic qualities of Byron's poetry. Scarce first edition. Three volumes, large octavo, contemporary half morocco with gilt panelled spines, marbled boards; engraved title page of one volume is frayed along the fore-edge, occasional mild foxing and offsetting, boards rubbed but a handsome near-fine set nonetheless.
[Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW, Australia] [Publication Year: 1834]
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London: John Murray, Date: 1834. A beautiful overlap of literature and travel description, being a tour through Mediterranean and Continental sites of interest in the life and tales of Lord Byron. Brief biographical descriptions are scattered throughout. Edward Francis Finden's masterful series of steel engravings from the works of J.M.W. Turner, William Westall and other leading landscape and portrait artists of the day capture the dreamy and romantic qualities of Byron's poetry. Scarce first edition. Three volumes, large octavo, contemporary half morocco with gilt panelled spines, marbled boards; engraved title page of one volume is frayed along the fore-edge, occasional mild foxing and offsetting, boards rubbed but a handsome near-fine set nonetheless. 1834. John Murray [AU]

, each volume contains the routes for six passes: text description, views and maps, vol. the first 92 pages, vol. the second 104 pages, 109 plates including double page map, complete Date: 1840. Published by Henry G. Bohn [GB]

Henry G. Bohn, Date: 1877. Hardcover. Good. 2 volume set. [109] leaves of plates : illustrations, maps ; 29 cm. Bound in 3/4 leather over red boards. All edges gilt. Hardcover. Some scuffing, shelf wear. Good binding and cover. Clean, unmarked pages. 109 plates and maps. v. 1. The Little Saint Bernard.--The Mont Genevre.--The Mont Cenis.--The Mont Saint Gothard.--The Great Saint Bernard.--The Monte Stelvio.--v. 2. The Cornice.--The Grimsel and the Gries.--The Bernardin and the Splugen.--The Brenner.--The Tende and the Argentiere.--The Simplon. <br> This is an oversized or heavy book, that requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US. 1877. Henry G. Bohn [US]

Reliure demi-cuir brun, dos orné avec étiquette de titre. Dos usé. Rousseurs éparses. Ex-libris sur le premier contre plat. Edition originale de ce célèbre ouvrage abondamment illustré de gravures de paysages. Carte dépliante. Portrait gravé de l'auteur en frontispice, auteur par ailleurs de 'Switzerland illustrated'. Bon état général. Rare. Éditeur : Geo Virtus, Londres Date d'édition : 1838 Reliure : Couverture rigide Etat : Bon Edition : Edition originale
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London: George Virtue, 1838. First Edition. 4to. pp. 4 p.l., 216. engraved frontis. portrait, additional engraved title, folding engraved map & 70 steel-engraved views. contemporary half morocco, gilt back, all edges gilt (extremities rubbed, portrait & engraved title foxed, marginal foxing to some other plates). armorial bookplate of Joseph Ffeilden. ownership entry of Canadian historian Edwin C.Guillet [1898-1975] London: George Virtue, 1838 [CA]

London: John Murray, Date: 1833. 1st. Leather. VG+. W. Finden. Octavo. Three volumes in full gilt decorated green leather, probably publisher's original gift binding. Gilt edges and dentelles. Some restoration to leather spines but in remarkably good shape otherwise. Virtually free from any foxing, there are 126 engraved plates in the 3 volumes. Beautiful set. 1833. John Murray [CA]

GB: John Murray, Date: 1835. Contemporary green cloth lettered in cartouche on spine. Small binder's label "Fletcher & Son, Southampton". Blind patterns on covers. Complete with all illustrations and maps (as called for, but some a page or so away from list). Owners name at top of title page. Book is in very good plus condition with very minor signs of wear and/or age. Slight wear and marks to rear cover.. 1st Edition. Hardback. VG+/No DW. 1835. John Murray [GB]

London: John Murray, Date: 1833. Hardcover. Good. First edition. Three volumes. Quartos. Illustrated with engraved plates. Bound in dark brown half morocco and marbled paper over boards, gilt spines, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. Engraved armorial bookplate on front pastedown of each volume. Boards are rubbed with some wear to the edges of the boards, heavy foxing on the engraved frontispiece plates and facing engraved title pages, light scattered foxing and some offsetting on a few intermittent engraved plates and facing letterpress pages, a good or better set overall. 1833. John Murray [US]

London: John Murray, Date: 1835. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Poor copy. Spine bands worn and front board detached, though present. Boards stained. All plates intact and text remains clear without blemish. Physical description: vi, 189 pages. Subjects:Brockedon, William 1787-1854 Travel. British Travel Europe. England Description and travelFrance Description and travel. Italy Description and travel. Europe Description and travel. Europe Handbooks, manuals, etc.Europe; Guidebooks. 1835. London: John Murray [IE]

James Duncan, Date: 1833. 1833 First Edition. hardcover. xv, 376pp, folding map, original paper covered boards, new spine with original worn paper label, foxing to endpapers, annotation to rear endpaper, some minor bumps and wear to edge of boards, Good+, on the title page the book has been signed 'To Barbara Clarke' in the author's handwriting.. Scarce title, account of his travels in 1824 and 1825.. Glacier Books are experienced and professional booksellers. We take pride in offering carefully described books and excellent customer service. 1833. James Duncan [GB]

George Virtue, London. 1838. 4to, 216pp, with numerous black and white engraved plates and one fold-out map (lightly creased and with one closed tear). A very good hardback copy in attractive original gold decorated green leather boards. Some very minor rubbing to leather. Gold fore edges bright and clean. All plates have original protective sheets, with occasional offsetting from engravings. George Virtue, London. 1838 [AU]

London, Published for the Proprietors by George Virtue, 1836-1838, 2 volumes in-4 de 270x215 mm environ, 1 frontispice, page de titre avec encadrement gravé, 1 carte dépliante, 70 planches hors texte, 216 pages au total (pagination continue), reliure plein maroquin à long grain vert émeraude, dos à 4 nerfs plats portant titres et tomaisons dorés, orné de caissons à riche décor doré, encadrements sur les plats, d'une large dentelle dorée, roulette dorée avec petit fleuron à chaque et roulette à froid, motif doré sur les coupes, chasses ornées, tranches dorées, gardes marbrées, ex-libris sur le premier contreplat. Des rousseurs fortes par endroits, dos légèrement insolés avec coiffes et mors frottés, frottements aussi sur les coins. Complet des illustrations annoncées dans la table. Texte en anglais. William Beattie (1793 - 17 mars 1875) était un médecin et poète écossais. Merci de nous contacter à l'avance si vous souhaitez consulter une référence au sein de notre librairie.
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New York: Rizzoli, Date: 2000. Hardcover. VG/VG (egypt volume has light scratch to front cloth board. faint sunning to spines. slipcase illustrations sunned w/ rubbed edged; scuffing, some light bumping to corners). 3 volumes of brown cloth boards with gilt stamped lettering in a color-illustrated hardshell slipcase. Egypt and Nubia: 287 pp. The Holy Land: 319 pp. Life, Works, and Travels: 30 pp. Many color illustrations. A nice, sharp and bright set. "David Roberts is considered one of the most expressive painters and historical record keepers of the nineteenth century, and this book collects his portraits of two of the world's most eternally fascinating regions. In 1838, Roberts traveled form his native Scotland to the Holy Land and Egypt, where he created classic paintings of the monument, cities, landscapes, and people. After his return to Scotland, lithographs of these 247 paintings were published in six volumes." -Amazon. 2000. Rizzoli ISBN 0847823121 9780847823123 [US]

London: John Murray, Date: 1833. Hardcover. Good. . Commentary by William Brockedon, a 19th century painter, writer, and inventor, on the work of English engraver William Finden. 3-volume set, bound in half morocco with marbled boards, covers show minor wear and rubbing, edgewear and bumped corners, joints starting. Marbled endpapers. Pages are lightly tanned and mostly clean with a few minor spots and tidemarks. 1833. London: John Murray [US]

London: John Murray, Date: 1833. 2 vols of 3. First editions as issued. Soft polished black leather with attractive gilt decs, AEG. Extremities rubbed and chipped, some splitting at spine ends, front hinges cracked, more so to vol 1, some browning and foxing to plates, vol 1 has brown staining to base corner of prelims and a few other pages (doesn't affect content), otherwise a clean and solid couple of volumes.. First Edition. Full Leather. Very Good Minus. 8vo. 1833. John Murray [GB]

London & Leipzig: Black und Armstrong Hardcover without dust jacket, undated (c1837-1850), unpaginated, but Brockedon's text is approximately 120 pages, plus frontpiece of Byron and 40 of the Findens' engraved plates;--- text in German (except for excerpts from Byron's poems in English)---marbled cloth and buckram covers worn at edges (but spine gilt lettering and bands bright and clear), tight in binding but crack started at about pages 4/5, faded old waterstain to frontpiece, very light to moderate foxing throughout (less so to text, more to endpapers and margins of engravings), previous owner's professionally designed (by owner) bookplate inside front cover, ink numeral "45" inside back cover, all text pages otherwise clean and unmarked. Check all of our German language books by using the Keywords "text in German".. Hard Cover. Good. Illus. by Finden, E. & W.. Black und Armstrong [CA]

London: John Murray, Date: 1833-1834. First edition. Leather. Good Only. 9.5" by 6.5". William Finden; Edward Francis Finden. Three volumes of beautifully detailed engravings of subjects related to the life and works of Romantic poet Lord Byron, accompanied by three further volumes of explanatory notes. Three volumes of engraved plates concerning subjects associated with the life and work of the celebrated poet. Accompanied by three volumes of 'original and selected information on the subjects of the engravings' from English painter, writer and inventor William Brockedon. The first edition of this work to feature both the text and plates. With three volumes of Plates and three Letter Press volumes. With engraved title page and frontispiece portrait to Letter Press volume III. With engraved title page to Plates volume I and II. Collated, with thirty plates to volume I, eleven missing. With thirty-four plates to volume II, eight missing. With thirty-three plates to volume III. Volume III does not have a contents page, and so missing plates, if any, cannot be identified. The work of English engraver William Finden. In Finden's later life, in co-operation with his brother Edward Francis Finden, he undertook the publication as well as the production of various galleries of engravings. The first of these was this work, a series of landscape and portrait illustrations to the life and works of Byron, appearing in 1833 and following years.With plates depicting such subjects as Ada ...