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Modern Athens, displayed in a series of views : or, Edinburgh in the nineteenth century: exhibiting the whole of the new buildings, modern improvements, antiquities, and picturesque scenery, of the Scottish metropolis and its environs / from original drawings by Mr. Thomas H. Shepherd. With historical, topographical, and critical illustrations [by John Britton]

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Collection Type

  • Books and periodicals

GUSN

GUSN-151021

Description

vi, [168] p. : 88 plates ; 28 cm.

Details

Originator

Britton, John, 1771-1857.
Shepherd, Thomas H. (Thomas Hosmer) illus.

Publication

London : Published by Jones & Co.

Description

vi, [168] p. : 88 plates ; 28 cm.

Notes

Added title page, engr.
Title vignette.
Various pagings.
Dedication signed: John Britton.
"A sequel, intended to bind with this work, is now publishing, as 'Scotland illustrated;' comprising interesting and beautiful views of castles, noblemen and gentlemen's seats, romantic and picturesque scenery, &c." - Footnote to List of engravings, bound as p. [1] of first pagination.
"Scotland illustrated" published without title page or List of engravings?

Call Number

Rare DA890.E3 B8 1829

Material Type

Pictorial works.

Places

Edinburgh (Scotland)
Scotland

Variant Title

Edinburgh in the nineteenth century.
Scotland illustrated.

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