Caledonia by Beattie (15 results)

Leather. Condition: Very Good. W. H. Bartlett; T. Allom; Others (illustrator). One of William Beattie's lavishly illustrated topographical studies, this volume focusing on the beauty of Scotland. Volume II only of a two volume work, lacking Volume I.A beautiful topographical work by William Beattie, looking in particular at Caledonia, the Roman name for the area of britain that lies north of the River Forth in Scotland.This volume takes a romantic view of the picturesque scenes in Scotland, detailing the striking landscapes of the country and notable sites such as castles. Beattie also looks at the history of the country and its people.Illustrated with an engraved title page, and ninety-four plates, by W. H. Bartlett, T. Allom, and others.Undated, dated from Jisc from a copy held at the British Library.Collated, bound without one plate 'Aberdeen, From Above the Chain Bridge'. In a half morocco binding with cloth to the boards. Externally, generally smart. Spine and rear joint are faded. Light rubbing to the extremities. Two very small cracks to the rear joint. Some minor marks to the boards and spine, mostly to the front board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with some spots, mostly to the plates. Tidemark to the plates facing pages 109, 135, and 150. Very Good. book.

Condition: Good. Titlepage vignettes + 96 engravings (inc map of Scotland) by William Bartlett (1809-1854), Thomas Allom (1804-1872) and others. Two Volumes complete, quarto 275x215mm 3/4 leather with marbled boards, spines on 4 raised bands with gilt decoration & labels, all edges gilt (marbled paper scuffed, corners bumped, Vol 1 front board re-attached with matching leather repairs to spine), signatures on FEPs (F. Carruthers, Lancaster & D. Collier). Added illustrated title pages ("SCOTLAND, by William Beattie, M.D."), Vol 1 viii +[2] +200 +[2]pp, Vol 2 [6] +172pp. Light edge-browning to most plates with darker water-staining to edges of some (notably towards end Vol 2), but no damage to printed area of plates or to text. Overall condition of both vols Good. *Beautiful engravings of Scottish scenery throughout by well-known artists. 2 volumes. Hardcover.

Leather. Condition: Good. W. H. Bartlett; T. Allom; Others (illustrator). One of William Beattie's lavishly illustrated topographical studies, this volume focusing on the beauty of Caledonia, with plates showing the beautiful views of Scotland. Complete in two volumes.Volume I illustrated with an engraved title, one colour map, and seventy-three plates. Collated, bound without one plate.Volume II illustrated with an engraved title, and ninety-five plates. Collated, complete.A beautiful topographical work by William Beattie, looking in particular at Caledonia, the Roman name for the area of britain that lies north of the River Forth in Scotland.This volume takes a romantic view of the picturesque scenes in Scotland, detailing the striking landscapes of the country and notable sites such as castles. Beattie also looks at the history of the country and its people.Beattie was an influential physician and poet.Undated, dated from Jisc from a copy held at the British Library.Plates by W. H. Bartlett, T. Allom, and others. In a half morocco binding with cloth to the boards. Externally, generally smart. Wear to the extremities of the boards, with loss and lifting of cloth. Ring mark to the front board of Volume II. Light bumping to the extremities. Some minor marks to the boards and spines. A small amount of cockling to the tail of the rear board of Volume I. A little light rubbing to the joints. Small chip to the head of the rear joint of Volume I. Prior owner's ink inscription to the verso of the front free endpapers. Front endpaper and front free of Volume I are adhered to one another. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto of the rear endpaper of Volume I. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned with some scattered spots. Engraved titles are spotted with tidemarks, Volume I engraved title is edge worn. A small patch of worming to the first few pages of Volume II. A small amount of wear to a few plates to the margin, with no loss to the image, wear to plates facing pages 102 and 104 of Volume I, and 18 of Volume II. Plates are spotted. Good. book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. HARDBACKS BOUND IN FAIRLY RECENT HALF LEATHER BINDINGS, COMPLETE COPIES WITH 168 FULL PAGE STEEL ENGRAVINGS + EXTRA ILLUSTRATED TITLE PAGE TO EACH VOLUME & A MAP OF SCOTLAND. EACH BOOK MEASURES APPROX 11 x 9 INCHES. COUPLE OF SMALL AREAS TO COVERS WITH VERY MINOR SCUFFS, SOME OCCASIONAL LIGHT FOXING MOSTLY TO MARGINS OF SOME PLATES, VERY OCCASIONAL MINOR CREASE OR CHIP TO MARGINS, REPLACEMENT TISSUE TO GUARDS TO ALL STEEL ENGRAVINGS [PROBABLY DONE WHEN REBOUND]. OVERALL A LOVELY SET WITH NO MAJOR FAULTS & MOSTLY CLEAN INTERNALLY. EXTRA POSTAGE COSTS MAY APPLY TO OVERSEAS ORDERS. ALL BOOKS POSTED IN STURDY BOX.

Two Volumes - Complete. 27 x 21 cm. Vol.1 : 200 pages / Vol.2: 172 pages. Illustrated with steel plates. Complete with all Plates, as listed. Contemporary half leather over marbled boards. Marbled edges and end papers. Gilt titles and decorations. Very good condition. Bindings rubbed and bumped. Edges and end papers dust dulled. Some foxing / browning. Gift inscription in ink in both volumes. A nice set in good sturdy bindings. Sprache: english.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 494. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1800 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Volume 1 Language: English Pages: 494 Volume 1.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 536. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1800 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Volume 2 Language: English Pages: 536 Volume 2.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: eng. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1800. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - eng, Vol:- Volume v. 1, Pages:- 494, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume v. 1 494.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: eng. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1800. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - eng, Vol:- Volume v. 2, Pages:- 536, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume v. 2 536.

Condition: Good. Part 3 only, Subscription Copy; quarto, [12] pp, of text, 4 plates, original paper wrappers badly chipped, age staining throughout, disbound working copy. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.

4to. VIII, 1 Bl., 200 S.; 2 Bll., 172 S. Mit 2 illustr. gest. Titeln, 168 gest. Tafeln und 1 gest. Karte. Halblederbände der Zeit mit 2 farbigen Rückenschildern und reicher -vergoldung. Rücken von Band 1 einseitig gelöst, Kapitale teils bestossen, Kanten berieben. Freie Vorsätze und gestochene Titel teils fleckig, sonst bis auf wenige vereinzelte Flecken sauberes und gutes Exemplar.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. London: George Virtue, (n.d., but c. 1840), in two volumes (pp. 200, 172, appendix) with 171 fine steel line engravings. Large quarto (26 cm) in half leather over textured cloth; gilt titles and decoration, marbled endpapers. Peripheral wear to bindings, several plates at the end of Volume II damp-stained. Quite a scarce set in very good condition.

Original Cloth. Condition: Near Very Good. W.H. Bartlett, T. Allom (illustrator). First Edition. Crisp set of the TWO Volumes, in original cloth, the spines slightly faded and worn. Complete.

London n.d. ca.1840. 4to. Or.full green morocco. Spines elaborately gilt with raised bands. Boards with extra gilt borders. Inside dentelles. E.g. With map and 170 engrv. plates incl. engrv. title-pages by W.H. Bartlett T. Allom and others. Some foxing otherwise a particularly handsome set in contemporary bindings.

1st edition hardback in decorated cloth Very Good large octavo 200, 172pp., frontis., engravings, Some spotting to sl. worn boards o/w nice tight clean set with 170 engravings all with tissue guards.