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Willis, The Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland.

Willis, The Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland.

Willis, N.P & J. Stirling Coyne (text) / Bartlett, W.H. (drawings). The Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland. Illustrated from Drawings by W.H. Bartlett; The Literary Portion of the Work by N.P. Willis and J. Stirling Coyne, ESQRS. Two Volumes. London, George Virtue, ND [1840s]. 27 x 21 cm. Vol.1: 170 pages & 62 Plates / Vol.2: 186 pages & 60 Plates. Lacks portrait of Mr. Willis, otherwise contains all Plates as listed. The Plates of ‘Carrickfergus Castle’ and ‘Carrigogunnell Castle’ are both present but are in each others place. Uniform contemporary half calf over cloth covered boards. Black spine label with gilt title. See images. Very good condition. Complete with all Plates with the exception of the listed Portrait of Mr. Willis, which appears to be missing from all copies. Sturdy bindings, but rubbed and bumped with minor losses. Internally clean, with occasonal mild foxing / age darkening. Name of previous owner neatly inscribed. Small name & address sticker of another owner on front paste downs. A very nice set.

Our price: EUR 440,-- 

Willis, The Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland.
Willis, The Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland.
Willis, The Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland.
Willis, The Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland.
Willis, The Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland.
Willis, The Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland.
Willis, The Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland.
Willis, The Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland.

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Our shop is located on James Street in the beautiful old Georgian part of Westport between the tree-lined Mall and the Octagon, one of the town’s well known landmarks.