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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Wathen, James

A series of Views Illustrative of the Island of St. Helena

Published: T. Clay, London, 1821

Edition: First edition

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First edition of this rare illustrated book on St. Helena. An incomplete copy, containing the vignette title & 8 uncoloured aquatint plates. Missing the text, portrait of the author, two wood-engraved tailpieces & the double-page plate. Contains vignette title page & 8 plates. Each plate is ONE OF ONLY 35 PROOFS ON INDIA PAPER. Bound in modern red cloth, gilt title on spine, inscription on title-page, some foxing. RARE - none listed on ABE Books. ABBEY, TRAVEL, 1/314.
  • Binding Condition: Good
  • Overall Condition: Good+
  • Size: 4to
  • Sold By: ABC Bookshop
  • Contact Person: Dennis Slotow
  • Country: South Africa
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: +27 833217872
  • Preferred Payment Methods: PayFast, bank transfer
  • Trade Associations: AA Approved


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