1784 1st ed A Tour of Wales Welsh Thomas Pennant Illustrated Guide Book Castles
‘A Tour in Wales’ is an important first-hand account of Wales. Written by Thomas Pennant, a Welsh scholar, this book is a curious work describing the characteristics Wales with 68 impressive full-page and folding engravings depicting Welsh environs, scenery, architecture, castles and ruins, and iconic locations. According to many scholars, this book is considered Pennant’s best travel book!
1784 1st ed A Tour of Wales Welsh Thomas Pennant Illustrated Guide Book Castles
‘A Tour in Wales’ is an important first-hand account of Wales. Written by Thomas Pennant, a Welsh scholar, this book is a curious work describing the characteristics Wales with 68 impressive full-page and folding engravings depicting Welsh environs, scenery, architecture, castles and ruins, and iconic locations. According to many scholars, this book is considered Pennant’s best travel book!
Item number: #5439
Price: $599
PENNANT, Thomas
A tour in Wales
London : Printed for Benjamin White, 1784. First edition.
Details:
- Collation: Complete with all pages
o Vol. I – [10], 488, [8]
- 28 plates
o Vol. II – [2], [6], [1 blank], 498, 7, [9]
- 40 plates
- References: Lowndes 1823; Allibone 1553; ESTC T 213985
- Provenance: Armorial Bookplate
o Thomas Worrall Smith Grazelbrook
- Language: English
- Binding: Leather; tight & secure
- Size: ~9.5in X 7.75in (24.5cm x 19.5cm)
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5439
Category
European History
Authors
PENNANT, Thomas
Printing Date
18th Century
Language
English
Binding
Leather
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete