Gastineau, Henry G., 1791-1876, Wales illustrated , 1830-1831
- Title(s):
- Wales illustrated : in a series of views, comprising the picturesque scenery, towns, castles, seats of the nobility & gentry, antiquities, &c. / engraved on steel from original drawings by Henry Gastineau ; accompanied by historical and topographical descriptions.
- Additional Title(s):
Jones' Views in Wales, comprising, in about twenty numbers, the most picturesque and beautiful scenery in that roman country
Views in Wales, comprising, in about twenty numbers, the most picturesque and beautiful scenery in that roman country
Jones' Views of the seats, mansions, castles &c. of noblemen and gentlemen in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. v. 5-6
Views of the seats, mansions, castles &c. of noblemen and gentlemen in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. v. 5-6- Published/Created:
- London : Published by Jones & Co., Temple of the Muses, Finsbury Square, 1830-1831.
- Physical Description:
- 44 parts ([4], 18, 222 p., [113] leaves of plates : ill. ; 30 cm.
- Holdings:
- Rare Books and ManuscriptsDA730 .G37 1830+ OversizeYale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection[Request]
- Copyright Status:
- Copyright Not Evaluated
- Full Orbis Record:
- http://hdl.handle.net/10079/bibid/3319749
- Classification:
- Books
- Notes:
- Steel engravings by Robert Acon, Henry Adlard, J.B. Allen, Thomas Barber, H.W. Bond, William Deeble, J.H. Engleheart, Samuel Fisher, F.R. Hay, Thomas Higham, John James Hinchcliffe, Henry Jorden, Edward Kennion, H. Lacey, Samuel Lacey, Charles Mottram, J. Outhwaite, William Radclyffe, John Rogers, R. Roberts, T.H. Shepherd, M.J. Starling, H.S. Storer, William Taylor, John Thomas, James Tingle, J.C. Varrall, William Wallis, and H.G. Watkins; after Henry Gastineau.
Originally published in 44 parts, between 1830 and 1831, with printed cover title: Jones' Views in Wales, comprising, in about twenty numbers, the most picturesque and beautiful scenery in that roman country, unequalled [sic] in Europe : each number containing four views. The phrase "in about twenty numbers" is omitted from parts after part 15.
"The leaves in gatherings Cc to Ooo and their corresponding plates were also issued (concurrently?) under the title South Wales illustrated, in a series of views ..."--British Architectural Library.
Forms volumes 5-6 of "Jones' Views of the seats, mansions, castles &c. of noblemen and gentlemen in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland".
Each of the 112 steel-engraved plates bears two subjects.
Title page is engraved.
British Museum. General catalogue of printed books to 1955 (compact edition), v. 10, 638
British Architectural Library. Early printed books, 1478-1840, 1179
BAC: British Art Center in original printed blue paper wrappers. Imperfect: lacks parts 5, 16, 17, 22, 23, and 38. Publisher's advertisements on back covers of all parts. - Subject Terms:
- Jones & Co. -- Publisher.Landscape -- Wales.Steel engraving -- Specimens -- 1830-1831.Wales -- Pictorial works.
- Form/Genre:
- Publisher's advertisements.
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