Sale: 266 / Rare Books, May 06./07. 2002 Lot 497




497
Stark, J.
Picturesque Views on the Eastern Coast of England
Estimate:
€ 400 / $ 428
Sold:
€ 437 / $ 467
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Stark, J., Picturesque views on and near the eastern coast of England, comprising the romantic scenery of the Yare, the Waveney, and the Bure, rivers of Norfolk. With historical and geological descriptions by J. W. Robberds. Mit gest. Titel mit Vignette und 35 (24 auf Tafeln) Stahlstich-Ansichten auf aufgewalztem China von G. Cooke, W. J. Cooke, E. Goodall und J. Burnet nach J. Stark. London, Moon, Boys und Graves 1834.HLdr. d. Zt. Kl.-Folio. 69 nn Bll.
Holloway 134. - Lowndes III, 2495. - Erste Ausgabe des prachtvollen Ansichtenwerkes. - "The publication of this fine and costly work had been commenced in 1827, and the artist narrowly escaped serious pecuniary loss." (DNB XVIII, 993) - Tlw. mit kl. Wasserrand im Kopfsteg und vereinz. leicht stockfleckig. Einbd. mit Gebrauchsspuren. Ansonsten breitrandiges, innen gutes Exemplar.First edition. - Engraved title with vignette and 35 steel engravings on india paper. Contemporary half calf. Folio. - Upper margins partly with little waterstaining, just here and there slight foxing. Binding worn.



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497
Stark, J.
Picturesque Views on the Eastern Coast of England
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