Switzerland. Illustrated in a Series of Views. by BEATTIE, William…

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  • Another image of Switzerland. Illustrated in a Series of Views. by BEATTIE, William (BARTLETT, W.H.)
  • Another image of Switzerland. Illustrated in a Series of Views. by BEATTIE, William (BARTLETT, W.H.)
  • Another image of Switzerland. Illustrated in a Series of Views. by BEATTIE, William (BARTLETT, W.H.)
  • Another image of Switzerland. Illustrated in a Series of Views. by BEATTIE, William (BARTLETT, W.H.)
EXTRAORDINARY GILT TOOLED STRAIGHT GRAIN CALF

Switzerland. Illustrated in a Series of Views.

London: Virtue, 1836. Full straight grain morocco, 11 inches tall. A fabulously bound set with extraordinary gilt and white metal tooled spine and boards.the elaborate 'cathedral' design on all four boards is made up from individual tooling, as is the superb tooling on the spines. All edges gilt. Illustrated with 2 engraved titles and 106 full page engraved views and I folding map. Some foxing to the plates and slight fading to the spine, but still a fine and spectacular set.

Book ID: 2049
Categories: B, Fine Engravings, Full Morocco, Topography, Travel
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