J. Britton; E. W. Brayley — Devonshire and Cornwall Illustrated

H. Fisher, R. Fisher & P. Jackson, London, 1832 . First edition. Leather. The first edition of this illustrated study of Cornwall and Devonshire, beautifully illustrated throughout with engraved scenes. The first edition of this work, with two volumes bound in one. With two engraved title pages - dated 1829 and 1831 - and a letterpress title page to volume I, dated 1833.A wonderful study of these English regions, illustrated by Thomas Allom and W. H. Bartlett, and described by J. Britton and E. W. Brayley.Illustrated with seventy-three plates, including two engraved title pages, and two engraved maps. Collated, complete.A beautiful topographical work, showing the picturesque scenes of the counties of Devonshire and Cornwall in England. Rebacked, in a half calf binding with original marbled paper covered boards restored, and endpapers renewed. Externally, excellent. Rubbing to head of rear board, with ink marks to tail of front board. Hinges strained, but firmly held. Internally, firmly bound. Text leaves bright and generally clean, with plate perimeters age toned, with significant spotting. Very Good . Ill.: Thomas Allom; W. H. Bartlett. Very Good .