Cooke geo w (2 risultati)

Softcover. Condizione: Fair. No Dust Jacket. Slight or very damp staining to most upper edges, extends a bit down the outer edge. ; Guild Tracts No. 6. ; 21 pages.

Cloth. Condizione: Good. First edition. The first edition of the first three parts of this delightful work regarding the scenery of the county of Derbyshire, written by artist and topographer, Ebenezer Rhodes. Parts I, II and III of this work. Lacking Part IV, which was published in 1823.All parts are present in the first edition.With engravings by W. B. and Geo Cooke, from drawings made by F. L. Chantrey.Part I illustrated with eight plates, Part II with six plates, Part III with seven plates.Collated, lacking one plate to Part II.Written by Ebenezer Rhodes, an English topographer, publisher and artist, known for his work regarding the history of Derbyshire. Peak Scenery remains his most notable work, and a standard text on the subject, despite the loss Rhodes made on the publication.Retaining half titles. In cloth backed paper covered boards, with original paper labels laid down to centre of front boards. Back strips age toned, with bumping to back strip head and tail. Part I joint heads starting, with front board a touch tender, and rear board firmly held. Internally, parts I and III firmly bound. Binding of part II strained throughout, with first five leaves detached and loosely inserted. Pages bright and generally clean, with instances of spotting to plates. Part II lacks one plate. Small repair to closed tear of one plate of Part III, with light tide marks to plate heads of this volume. Good. W. B. and Geo Cooke; F. L. Chantry (illustratore). book.…