The Copper Plate Magazine, or Elegant Cabinet of Picturesque Prints consisting of Sublime and Interesting Views in Great Britain and Ireland

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With 249 (of 250) Copper Plates, n.d. [1792-1802] Five volumes, oblong folio, in contemporary full maroon blind and gilt embossed, a little rubbed. Spines, decorative gilt tooling & titles, raised bands, edges rubbed. Calligraphic engraved title and index leaf to each volume, 249 (of 250) fine copper plates, light water stain to about 15 pls, some occasional light marginal age yellowing or foxing, a.e.g., evidence of bookplate removal to fpds. (259*199 mm). Vol 1: Title leaf, with ink name at head (Philip Bedwell), advert leaf, followed by 50 plates, each with a leaf of descriptive text, most with tissue guards, 1 index leaf. Lacks the text leaf for Caen Wood. Vol 2: Title leaf, advert leaf, followed by 50 pls (LI-C), each with a leaf of descriptive text, 1 index leaf. Vol 3: Title leaf, advert leaf, 50 pls (CI- CL), each with a leaf of text, 1 index leaf. Vol 4: Title, advert, 50 pls (CLI-CC), with text leaves, index leaf. Vol 5: Title, advert. 49 pls (CC1-CCXXII, CCXXIV-CCL), 1 index leaf, with 49 text leave Lacks CCXXIII-Newmarket pl & txt, A remarkable survey of urban and rural locations and country houses, often with contemporary figures in foreground, elevating the compositions above the usual simple architectural record. There are many named artists, mostly probably very able amateurs, but several familiar names occur frequently, including Girtin.