Brannon, George
Vectis scenery
£263
Auction: 8 February 2006 at 11:00 GMT
Description
or a series of original select views, exhibiting the picturesque beauties, local peculiarities, and general aspect of the Isle of Wight drawn from nature and engraved by George Brannon, to which are prefixed, A concise topographical description and the general tours of the Island. [s.l.]: published for the Engraver, by the principal bookseller of the Island, 1825. First edition, oblong 8vo., engraved map and 26 engraved views with tissue guards, original quarter roan, paper boards, printed paper label spine and corners worn, some marginal spotting.
Provenance: With the book-label of Susan Euphemia Beckford, daughter of William Beckford, as Duchess of Hamilton and wife of the 10th Duke.