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Click here to see our other books! Caledonia Illustrated in a Series of Views Taken Expressly For the Work William Beattie [1838] George Virtue : London 11" by 8.5" viii, 200; [4], 172pp SUMMARY One of William Beattie's lavishly illustrated topographical studies, this volume focusing on the beauty of Caledonia, with plates showing the beautiful views of Scotland. Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 4 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 39.99 EU Postage : £ 26.99 European Postage: £ 36.99 Asia Postage: £ 65.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 99.99 DESCRIPTION Complete in two volumes. Volume I illustrated with an engraved title, one colour map, and seventy-three plates. Collated, bound without one plate. Volume II illustrated with an engraved title, and ninety-five plates. Collated, complete. A beautiful topographical work by William Beattie, looking in particular at Caledonia, the Roman name for the area of britain that lies north of the River Forth in Scotland. This volume takes a romantic view of the picturesque scenes in Scotland, detailing the striking landscapes of the country and notable sites such as castles. Beattie also looks at the history of the country and its people. Beattie was an influential physician and poet. Undated, dated from Jisc from a copy held at the British Library. Plates by W. H. Bartlett, T. Allom, and others. CONDITION In a half morocco binding with cloth to the boards. Externally, generally smart. Wear to the extremities of the boards, with loss and lifting of cloth. Ring mark to the front board of Volume II. Light bumping to the extremities. Some minor marks to the boards and spines. A small amount of cockling to the tail of the rear board of Volume I. A little light rubbing to the joints. Small chip to the head of the rear joint of Volume I. Prior owner's ink inscription to the verso of the front free endpapers. Front endpaper and front free of Volume I are adhered to one another. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto of the rear endpaper of Volume I. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned with some scattered spots. Engraved titles are spotted with tidemarks, Volume I engraved title is edge worn. A small patch of worming to the first few pages of Volume II. A small amount of wear to a few plates to the margin, with no loss to the image, wear to plates facing pages 102 and 104 of Volume I, and 18 of Volume II. Plates are spotted. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques