Bayard Taylor. Picturesque Europe. 1875-1878 2 vols 43 Steel Engravings First Ed

Description: Taylor, Bayard, editor. Picturesque Europe. A Delination by Pen & Pencil of the Natural Features & the Picturesque & Historical Places of Great Britain & the Continent. Illustrated on Steel & Wood by European & American Artists.New York: D. Appleton & Co., (1875-1878).First Edition. Two volumes, 4to (13" x 10 1/4"), pp.vi,iv,488; (ii),iv,460. 21 + 22 steel engraved plates & full page & in text wood engraved illustrations thruout. A third volume was added in 1879, not present here.Original publisher's half brown morocco & gilt titled cloth. Marbled endpapers & all edges gilt. Corners & extremities worn, one tailcap partially worn otherwise backstrips & caps good. Some scuffs & rubbing to leather & cloth. Joints starting but bindings strong & solid. Gilt bright on backstrips & upper sides. Contents fresh & clean with slight age toning & some offset from plates. Verso of one plate with offset from pressed flower not affecting the image. Internally crisp & unmarked; the first two volumes complete including all blanks.H5252All Items Are Sent Insured. Insurance charges are included in the Shipping & Handling Charges.International buyers please be aware that we are not responsible for and do not include or estimate customs duties, fees or taxes in any way in our listings. We ship all orders within 5 days of cleared payment. We do not create and are not responsible for shipping times or delays associated with customs and international shipping. Please note that media mail does not have electronic tracking. Tracking is available through the post office.Check out my other items! Be sure to add me to your favorites list! Sign up for my email newsletters by adding my eBay Store to your Favorites

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