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This rare book, "The Natural and Artificial Wonders of the United Kingdom", by the Rev. J. Goldsmith, was published by …
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This rare book, "The Natural and Artificial Wonders of the United Kingdom", by the Rev. J. Goldsmith, was published by G.B. Whittaker in London, in 1825. It may be a first edition.
Rev. J. Goldsmith is a pseudonym for the noted publisher and schoolteacher, Sir Richard Phillips.
The book is a topographical work exploring both natural and man-made attractions across Great Britain, including locations like Warwick Castle, Stonehenge, Canterbury Cathedral, and Edinburgh Castle.
It was also published in three volumes; This copy is a consolidated version.
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- Dimensions
- 2.75ʺW × 4.5ʺD × 6.75ʺH
- Styles
- English Traditional
- Period
- Early 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Embossed Leather
- Ornamental & Decorative Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Alabaster
- Condition Notes
- This book is in good to very good condition, with some foxing and minor damage to the top and bottom … moreThis book is in good to very good condition, with some foxing and minor damage to the top and bottom of the binding. The binding is somewhat stiff, but the pages are clear, crisp, and well-preserved. While it does not explicitly state that it is a first edition, it was published in the same year as the first printing. less
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