SICILIAN SCENERY From Drawings by P. De Wint. The Original Sketches by Major Light. [First Edition - 60 Engraved Plates - Text in English and French - Half Leather Binding]

Major William Light P De Wint

Published by London: Rodwell & Martin, 1823

Condition: Good Hardcover

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London: Rodwell & Martin, 1823, First Edition. Engraved title and etching opposite plus 61 engraved plates, collated and compleyte. Following each plate is a narrative in English and then French (verso) describing the area from the plate illustration. Major LIGHT. Sicilian Scenery from drawings by P. De Wint. The original sketches by Major Light. First Edition, 11 � and inches tall. Scenes include Cefal�, Porta Nuova in Messina, the Bay of Palermo from Porta Felice, Girgenti, the Port of Messina from Castel Guelfonio , Catania from the west, Alicata, Palermo from Bagheria, Ancient road to Syracuse and many more. The only plate that doesn t match the contents description or the narrative that follows is the Street of Quattro Fontane, Messina the plate says The Church of St Iacomo A Convent of White Friars as called for. New binding in lovely dark half calf with marbled boards. A scarce first edition with 61 lovely engravings of a beautiful region of Italy. Approximately 11 �inches tall. Condition Report Externally Spine good condition gilt titles, gently worn. Joints good condition. Corners good condition. Boards good condition marbled paper. Page edges good condition. See above and photos. Internally Hinges good condition solid. Paste downs good condition new. End papers good condition new. Title good condition - minor foxing. Pages good condition some foxing and marks. Binding good condition attractive and good condition. See photos Publisher: see above. Publication Date: 1823 Binding: Hardback. Seller Inventory # ABE-1655151023211

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Title: SICILIAN SCENERY From Drawings by P. De Wint...

Publisher: London: Rodwell & Martin

Publication Date: 1823

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

Signed: Inscribed by Illustrator(s)

Edition: 1st Edition

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