John M. Leighton - Swan's Views of The Lakes of Scotland - 1836

Swan's Views of The Lakes of Scotland
A Series of Views,
From Paintings Taken Expressly for the Work;
With Historical and Descriptive Illustrations,
By John M. Leighton,
And Remarks on the Scenery of the Highlands
By Professor Wilson.

Complete two volume set of this highly illustrated and scenic work exploring the lakes of Scotland. This is beautiful engraved work on the picturesque views of the lovely country.

Both volumes are beautifully illustrated with 3 vignettes and 49 tissue-guarded steel engravings plates (printed on thick cards) as called for. Described by John M. Leighton. With remarks on the scenery of the Highlands by Professor Wilson. Illustrated by various artists, engraved by Joseph Swan.

Published by Joseph Swan, Glasgow, 1836. Publishers’ original large 8vo brown boards with gilt decorations and titles on upper covers.

Book Dimensions: 26 x 17 cm and Number of Pages: 1 - 104 and 107 - 223.
Weight over 2 kg

Condition
External covers in nice shape, slightly worn at corners, and edges. Internally the books is in good condition. No names or inscriptions. Some foxing throughout, as is often with this work, especially on margins, otherwise clean and sound. All plates are present and in nice condition. The work retains the fine quality of the engraved plates (Please see pictures).