Picturesque Views of Edinburgh ( Presentaion copy)

Language: English

Published by Printed for Daniel Lizars, Edinburgh, 1825

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Seller: Nikki Green Books, Glasgow, United KingdomNikki Green Books

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First edition. Quarto (4to). An important, comprehensively illustrated late-Georgian topographical survey of Edinburgh, featuring the historical text by James Browne alongside stunning scenery compiled by the Lizars printing dynasty.Collation: Verified 100% complete. Collates as: Engraved frontispiece, half-title page, xiv (contents), pp. 1-225, plus 51 full-page engraved plates (totaling 52 plates including frontispiece).Exquisitely illustrated with 52 crisp, detailed copperplate engravings by William Home Lizars from drawings by John Ewbank, depicting historic street scenes, panoramic vistas, castles, and monument architecture across the Old and New Towns. Housed in the scarce original publisher's binding of a black leather spine with gilt titles over thick grey paper-covered boards. .Condition: Fair to Good. The original binding is heavily worn and rubbed, with notable chipping to the corner tips and edges of the paper boards, though the text block remains completely tight, solid, and square on its joints. Internally, the text pages are in a surprising, remarkably clean and bright state. The plates exhibit mild to occasionally heavier foxing, mainly confined to the outer margins. .Exceptional Engraver's Presentation Provenance: The front free endpaper features a highly significant, crisp contemporary ink inscription dated 1829: "John Carr, presented by the engraver". This establishes the volume as an authentic, direct gift from the master engraver William Home Lizars to John Carr, a prominent contemporary Edinburgh merchant for whom Lizars' studio designed commercial trade engravings. A wonderful, unique association copy deeply tied to the historical printing network of the city. …

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Title
Picturesque Views of Edinburgh ( Presentaion copy)
Author
Drawings by J. Ewbank; Engraved by W. H. Lizars. Historical Sketch by James Browne, Esq. A.M
Publisher
Printed for Daniel Lizars, Edinburgh
Publication year
1825
Condition
Fair
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
Edition
1st Edition
Seller catalogs
Antique & Collectable, Scottish Interest, Topography

Nikki Green Books

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Nikki Green Books is based in Glasgow. Beth Lowell-Green is a third generation bookdealer, who along with her partner Nikki reside in sunny Glasgow. The origins of the business began with Beth's grandmother, Eve Lowell, who started The Dartmoor Bookshop in Ashburton at the back of Beth's grandfathers newsagent shop before moving to her own premises in the town. Beth spent her formative years working with her parents, who started Sue Lowell Natural History Books, based in London. We specialise in natural history, Scottish interest and ornithology along with the rare and unusual.…

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