1784 1st ed A Tour of Wales Welsh Thomas Pennant Illustrated Guide Book Castles

1784 1^st 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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