Glasgow illustrated in a series of picturesque views drawn and engraved by j. scott with Historical & Descriptive Illustrations by john cullan esq.
Glasgow.
J. Scott, 1834.
First edition.
Quarto.
[4], ii, 68pp. With an engraved title page and 24 engraved plates, executed in aquatint. Handsomely bound in twentieth century navy half- morocco, marbled paper boards, lettered in gilt to spine. Marbled endpapers, short closed tears to leaf I1 and contiguous plate.
The sole edition of a series of illustrated sketches of principle edifices of Glasgow, including the University, Royal Bank, and 'Lunatic Asylum'.
The striking plates, drawn and engraved by Glaswegian publisher John Scott, are remarkably evocative, frequently employing an affected chiaroscuro style.
COPAC records copies at just six locations (BL, Glasgow, Glasgow Caledonian, NLS, RCPSG, and York); OCLC adds no further.
£ 750.00
Antiquates Ref: 33283
The striking plates, drawn and engraved by Glaswegian publisher John Scott, are remarkably evocative, frequently employing an affected chiaroscuro style.
COPAC records copies at just six locations (BL, Glasgow, Glasgow Caledonian, NLS, RCPSG, and York); OCLC adds no further.
