1836 Switzerland ART Swiss Castles Cathedrals Geneva 100+ ART PLATES Beattie 2v
William Beattie’s illustrated geography books were some of the most popular in the 19th-century. Books such as ‘Scotland’ and ‘Switzerland’ describe iconic and beautiful locations from each country with stunning, full-page steel engravings. This 1836 printing of Beattie’s “Switzerland” is considerably valuable much in part to the illustrations. The engravings in this work depict mountain villages, waterfalls, castles, city views (such as Geneva), cathedrals, and much more!
1836 Switzerland ART Swiss Castles Cathedrals Geneva 100+ ART PLATES Beattie 2v
William Beattie’s illustrated geography books were some of the most popular in the 19th-century. Books such as ‘Scotland’ and ‘Switzerland’ describe iconic and beautiful locations from each country with stunning, full-page steel engravings. This 1836 printing of Beattie’s “Switzerland” is considerably valuable much in part to the illustrations. The engravings in this work depict mountain villages, waterfalls, castles, city views (such as Geneva), cathedrals, and much more!
Item number: #23627
Price: $599
BEATTIE, William
Switzerland… illustrated in a series of views
London: by George Virtue, 1836. 1st edition
Details:
- Collation: complete with all pages – 2 volumes
- Vol 1: [8], 188
- 57 steel engraving plates and vignette title page
- Vol 2: [4], 150
- 49 steel engraving plates and vignette title page
- Fold-out map of Switzerland
- Language: English
- Provenance: Handwritten – Betty Flexner
- Binding: Leather; tight and secure
- Size: ~10.75in X 8.75in (27cm x 22cm)
- Vol 1: [8], 188
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23627
Category
European History
Authors
BEATTIE, William
Printing Date
19th Century
Language
English
Binding
Leather
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete