Great Britain Illustrated A Series of Original Views

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VG, First edition, quarto, in 20c green calf, with Greek key roll tool ornament in blind, spine with raised bands, title and date in gilt, marbled sides, recent end papers. Internally, [3], (vi) only, [1], vi) only, 118 pp, engraved vignette title and 118 views on 59 plates, some printers smudges and other marks, several marginal repairs, evidence of a book label removal to fpd. Illustrated by William Westall 1781-1850. Engraved by, and under the direction of Edward Finden. (269*210 mm). (Avery 1096. Allibone 2654. Holloway 155). Westall, painter, engraver, and lithographer, was always interested in the mechanics of print work. His lithographs of London and the aquatints for Ackermann of the Thames, the universities, and public schools are highly regarded. The steel-engravings for Great Britain Illustrated, first published in parts by Charles Tilt, brought topographical prints to a wide audience. see ODNB. An exceptionally clean example.