Wanderings and Excursions in South Wales; Including the Scenery of the River Wye

Published by C. Tilt and Simpkin and Co., London, 1837

  • First Edition
  • Hardcover
  • Used
See all details
Item image 1 of 11.

Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United KingdomRooke Books PBFA

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since May 18, 2007

Association member: PBFA

Hardcover

Condition: Used - Very good

£ 125.00

£ 21.99 shipping 
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket
Free 30-day returns

Item description from seller

The first edition of a charming travelogue on the scenic beauty of South Wales, with numerous steel engraved plates from leading British artists. The first edition of Wanderings and Excursions in South Wales; Including the Scenery of the River Wye, a charming travelogue written by English travel writer and translator Thomas Roscoe. In quarter later nineteenth century green morocco, with marble end papers and the original half-title preserved. Contains a steel engraved frontispiece, title vignette, contents, and list of plates leaves, as well as all forty-four other illustrated plates and plans by various British artists including J.H. Harding and David Cox. Collated complete. Roscoe brings together a talented array of artists to offer an illustrated tour of the beautiful Wye valley and scenes of South Wales, including Pembroke, Monmouth and Chepstow amongst others. The son of historian William Roscoe, Thomas took up writing as a profession following his father's debts, publishing smiliar travel works for Belgium and Italy. In quarter later nineteenth century green morocco, with marble end papers and the original half-title preserved. Externally, mostly smart, with the odd mark and faint fading mark to boards. Fading to spine, and slight rubbing to joints, with the odd rubbing mark to rear joint. Bumping to the head and tail of the spine, and to the extremities, with a small lift to morocco head. Marble end papers are bright and clean. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are mostly bright and clean, with minor age toning, tide marks to first plates, and browning to the odd plate. Very Good.…

Seller Inventory # 1029N42

Bibliographic details

Title
Wanderings and Excursions in South Wales; Including the Scenery of the River Wye
Author
Thomas Roscoe
Publisher
C. Tilt and Simpkin and Co., London
Publication year
1837
Condition
Very Good
Book Type
book
Binding
Leather
Illustrator
Various [inc. J.H. Harding]
Edition
First edition.
Item weight
1.5 kilograms
Dimensions
9.5" by 6.5"

Rooke Books PBFA

Bath, United Kingdom

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since May 18, 2007

Association member:

Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Item3 to 5 business days2 to 3 business days
First item£ 21.99£ 27.99
Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.

Payment methods

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay
  • Bank Draft
  • Bank Wire Transfer
  • Cash
  • Invoice

Specialty

Antiquarian Books

Association member

  • Provincial Booksellers Fairs Association
Members of these associations are committed to maintaining the highest standards. They vouch for the authenticity of all items offered for sale. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience.

Seller's business information

Thompson Acquisitions Ltd

The Dispensary, 8 Cleveland Pl, 8 Cleveland Place East
Bath, United Kingdom BA1 5DJ