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Mackay, Charles
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
The Thames and Its Tributaries; or, Rambles among the Rivers. London: Richard Bentley. 1840
3 volumes expanded into 4, 8vo (8 1/2 x 5 3/8). Profusely extra-illustrated with engravings (a few handcolored), maps, clippings; some scattered browning and minor soiling. Half morocco, spines gilt in 6 compartments, blue buckram sides, top edges gilt; joints and extremities rubbed.
3 volumes expanded into 4, 8vo (8 1/2 x 5 3/8). Profusely extra-illustrated with engravings (a few handcolored), maps, clippings; some scattered browning and minor soiling. Half morocco, spines gilt in 6 compartments, blue buckram sides, top edges gilt; joints and extremities rubbed.
Provenance
Rodman Wanamaker (armorial bookplate in each volume)
Catalogue Note
This set is primarily extra-illustrated with views of the Thames and the prominent buildings on its banks, maps, and portraits of historical figures associated with London and the Thames estuary.