Letters Written During a Tour Through Normandy, Britanny, and other Parts of France, in 1818:
including local and historical descriptions: with remarks on the manners and character of the people.
Stock Code 114071
London, Longman, Hurst..., 1820
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An attractive work depicting the costumes and architectural interests of northern France. The plates, engraved by D. Havell after drawings by Charles Stothard and his wife, emphasise women's attire and also include a depiction of the Bayeux Tapestry.
First edition; 4to (28 x 22.5 cm); 23 engraved plates, 22 of which aquatints, 6 hand-coloured, 5 of which costume, armorial bookplate to front pastedown loose and foxed, a touch of spotting to prelims otherwise clean internally; contemporary full calf rebacked, boards gilt rolled with gilt armorial stamps, gilt spine in six compartments, two gilt lettering pieces, all edges gilt, hinges split but holding; iv, 322pp.
Abbey (Travel), 88.
First edition; 4to (28 x 22.5 cm); 23 engraved plates, 22 of which aquatints, 6 hand-coloured, 5 of which costume, armorial bookplate to front pastedown loose and foxed, a touch of spotting to prelims otherwise clean internally; contemporary full calf rebacked, boards gilt rolled with gilt armorial stamps, gilt spine in six compartments, two gilt lettering pieces, all edges gilt, hinges split but holding; iv, 322pp.
Abbey (Travel), 88.
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