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Title: Picturesque Europe: - A - Delineation by Pen and Pencil - of - The Natural Features and the Picturesque …
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Title: Picturesque Europe: - A - Delineation by Pen and Pencil - of - The Natural Features and the Picturesque and Historical Places - of - Great Britain and the Continent. - Illustrated on Steel and Wood by European and American Artists.
Author: Bayard Taylor (Edited by).
Publisher: D. Appleton and Company.
Place: New York.
Publication date: 1875-1879.
Description: 1439 Pp [Vol. 1 (1875) - 488 p, Vol. 2 (1878) - 460 p, Vol. 3 (1879) - 491 p]. Fo. 3 volume complete set. Full period black leather binding, 5 raised band spine and boards ornamented with gilt stamped/embossed title surrounded by floral detailed compartments, marbled end papers, profusely illustrated with steel and wood engravings throughout. Each volume is personalized, see spine heel, marked "J.A.W."
Measures: 2.25 (7 overall) W x 10.25 D x 13.25 H inches.
About the author and work: Bayard Taylor (January 11, 1825 – December 19, 1878) was an American poet, literary critic, translator, travel author, and diplomat. The Europe series is known as a popular 19th century work with illustrations that support the historical location descriptions.
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- Dimensions
- 2.25ʺW × 10.25ʺD × 13.25ʺH
- Styles
- American
- Illustration
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Leather
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Very good; light wear commensurate with age and use (e.g. board wear at extremities - rubbed/loss of color, age-toned text … moreVery good; light wear commensurate with age and use (e.g. board wear at extremities - rubbed/loss of color, age-toned text pages), hinges intact and appear strong, vol. 1 & 3 strong square spines/tight bindings, vol. 2 strong spine/slightly cocked/tight binding, overall a nice clean set with some shelf wear. A great set. less
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