[North] Wales Illustrated, in a Series of Views, Comprising the Picturesque Scenery, Towns, Castles, Seats of the Nobility & Gentry, Antiquities, &c.; Engraved in steel From original drawings by Henry Gastineau. Accompanied by Historical and Topographical Descriptions.

"North Wales Illustrated, in a Series of Views, Comprising the Picturesque Scenery, Towns, Castles, Seats of the Nobility & Gentry, Antiquities, &c.; Engraved in steel From original drawings by Henry Gastineau. Accompanied by Historical and Topographical Descriptions'," was published in London in 1830 by Jones & Co., Temple of the Muses. This book presents picturesque views of North Wales, including its scenery, towns, castles, country seats, and antiquities. The views were engraved in steel from original drawings by Henry Gastineau and accompanied by historical and topographical descriptions.

4to (8.375" x 10.75") Two volumes bound as one. Pages unnumbered. Quarter green leather with corners over green faux leather covers. Spine with gilt lettering and blindstamped decoration with tendrils. All edges speckled red, marbled endpapers. Extremities rubbed. Bookplate of Henry Parkin to front pastedown.Booksellers notes in pencil to verso of first free endpaper. Light foxing to engraved title pages and margins of many plates. North Wales with 88 plates on 44 pages with engraved title page, South Wales with 136 plates on 68 pages and an engraved title page.

An attractive early 19th-century volume for collectors interested in Welsh scenery, castles, antiquities, architecture, travel, and historical topography.