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The Lakes of Scotland: A Series of Views, from Paintings Taken Expressly for the Work

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  • Glasgow: Joseph Swan, Engraver, 1834
By John Fleming (Engraved By Joseph Swan)
Glasgow: Joseph Swan, Engraver, 1834. 1st. Collectible; Very Good. An elegant study of the Lakes of Scotland, painstakingly illustrated and engraved. 1834 1st edition. Handsomely (and professionally) re-bound in a black leatherette over marbled boards. New endsheets as well but, happily, the original marbled endsheets bound-in. Tightly-bound and VG+, with bright gilt-lettering at the spine. Internally very clean, with little foxing to speak of and all plates --with their original tissue-guards as protection-- bright and crisp. Thick quarto, 223 pgs. plus Index. Includes 50 gorgeous plates (with descriptions).
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