The Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland  - c. 1842

Author: J. Stirling Coyne, Esq.
Full Title: The Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland
Published London: George Virtue, c. 1842

Illustrated from Drawings by W. H. Bartlett. 

A mid-19th century two volume set in period blue/black 1/2 leather binding. Spines in six compartments w/ raised bands; spines re-backed; leather rubbed. Half leather and blue/black cloth boards are ruled in patterned gilt, gently rubbed. Bindings now tight and sound. a.e.g. 

Light scattered foxing internally w/ an engraved map and dozens of fine steel engraved plates. We count 121 steel engraved Bartlett illustrations. Collated. Volume one is complete, volume 2 lacks two plates. Appears that volume two is lacking "Cove Harbour" and "Dubin Bay, from Kingstown Quarries". Marbled endpapers. 

In VG+ clean condition. A nice set in leather. 

Books measure 9" x 11".

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The Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland - 2 vols

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