Thomas Allom Thomas Rose c1849 Cumberland Its Lake & Mountain Scenery

Description: Hardcover. 4to. Published by Peter Jackson, Late Fisher, Son, and Co., London, UK. No Date (1849). 72 pgs. Illustrated with a frontispiece and 61 plates. Bound in blue cloth boards with titles present to the spine and front board. Boards have shelf-wear present to the extremities (boards lightly scuffed and worn). Previous owner's name present to the FFEP. Text is clean and free of marks. Binding tight and solid. Thomas Rose states that 'The scenery of this district is one of the most picturesque character, and to those who love to see nature in her wildest and grandest forms, few tours will afford so much gratification as a visit to what may be correctly termed 'The British Switzerland'. Each plate has a detailed description by Thomas Rose who discusses the history, flora, fauna and architecture of each area. Thomas Allom (13 March 1804 – 21 October 1872) was an English architect, artist, and topographical illustrator. He was a founding member of what became the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). He designed many buildings in London, including the Church of St Peter's and parts of the elegant Ladbroke Estate in Notting Hill. He also worked with Sir Charles Barry on numerous projects, most notably the Houses of Parliament, and is also known for his numerous topographical works, such as Constantinople and the Scenery of the Seven Churches of Asia Minor, published in 1838, and China Illustrated, published in 1845. Thomas Allom Thomas Rose c1849 Cumberland Its Lake & Mountain Scenery Description Up For Sale Today is Cumberland Its Lake and Mountain Scenery etc, etc. Illustrated from Drawings on the Spot by Thomas Allom With Descriptions by Thomas Rose Hardcover. 4to. Published by Peter Jackson, Late Fisher, Son, and Co., London, UK. No Date (1849). 72 pgs. Illustrated with a frontispiece and 61 plates. Bound in blue cloth boards with titles present to the spine and front board. Boards have shelf-wear present to the extremities (boards lightly scuffed and worn). Previous owner's name present to the FFEP. Text is clean and free of marks. Binding tight and solid. Thomas Rose states that 'The scenery of this district is one of the most picturesque character, and to those who love to see nature in her wildest and grandest forms, few tours will afford so much gratification as a visit to what may be correctly termed 'The British Switzerland'. Each plate has a detailed description by Thomas Rose who discusses the history, flora, fauna and architecture of each area. Thomas Allom (13 March 1804 – 21 October 1872) was an English architect, artist, and topographical illustrator. He was a founding member of what became the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). He designed many buildings in London, including the Church of St Peter's and parts of the elegant Ladbroke Estate in Notting Hill. He also worked with Sir Charles Barry on numerous projects, most notably the Houses of Parliament, and is also known for his numerous topographical works, such as Constantinople and the Scenery of the Seven Churches of Asia Minor, published in 1838, and China Illustrated, published in 1845. OUR MISSION STATEMENT: Our goal is to provide the best books for the lowest prices. We understand that you have more choices than ever to buy books, so we strive to provide the best service, accurate descriptions, the cheapest shipping and the best customer service in the realm of bookselling. Thank you for visiting this listing and we hope to see you again soon! Book formats and corresponding sizes Name Abbreviations Leaves Pages Approximate cover size (width × height) inches cm folio 2º or fo 2 4 12 × 19 30.5 × 48 quarto 4º or 4to 4 8 9½ × 12 24 × 30.5 octavo 8º or 8vo 8 16 6 × 9 15 × 23 duodecimo or twelvemo 12º or 12mo 12 24 5 × 7⅜ 12.5 × 19 sextodecimo or sixteenmo 16º or 16mo 16 32 4 × 6¾ 10 × 17 octodecimo or eighteenmo 18º or 18mo 18 36 4 × 6½ 10 × 16.5 trigesimo-secundo or thirty-twomo 32º or 32mo 32 64 3½ × 5½ 9 × 14 quadragesimo-octavo or forty-eightmo 48º or 48mo 48 96 2½ × 4 6.5 × 10 sexagesimo-quarto or sixty-fourmo 64º or 64mo 64 128 2 × 3 5 × 7.5 ALL ITEMS ARE DESCRIBED TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY! PLEASE CHECK ALL THE PHOTOS BEFORE BIDDING! PAYMENT IS DUE WITHIN FOUR (4) DAYS OF THE INVOICE! Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are typically collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as "gifts" as US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. (This is a felony in the United States) Showcase your items with Auctiva's Listing Templates! THE simple solution for eBay sellers. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter

Price: 200 USD

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia

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