Portugal Illustrated; In A Series Of Letters. 2Nd Edition, 1829 Engraved And Hand-Colored Plates, Fold Map. Rev. W. M. Kinsey. Antiquarian Books,Europe & Greatbritain,Travel & Exploration

London: Printed for the author by Treuttel and Wurtz, Treuttel Jun and Richter, 1829. Second edition super royal 8vo (10.75 x 6.75 inches), pp. xxxviii, (2), (1), 2-564, extra engraved title vignette, mounted double page engraved frontispiece, folding engraved map, 10 engraved music plates, 2 engraved plates of coins, 19 engraved vignettes, 9 hand colored engraved plates of costumes, and 18 of 21 engraved plates of views and portraits. Lacks the view plate a p. 11, and the portrait plates at pp. 403, 497, and 535. Old full dark burgundy morocco rebacked with the original back strip laid down, back in six gilt double paneled compartments, gilt black lettering pieces in the second and third, gilt center and corner ornaments fill the rest. Elaborate gilt roll tooled frames and panels on both sides mitred with spearpoint corners, inner gilt dentelles. Inner marbled endpapers but pastedown and free endpapers don't match. Inner joint with cloth reinforcement. Very good re-backed condition, some wear to edges and extremities, gilt a bit dulled, corners bumped and worn. Sheets and plates near fine, clean, unmarked. Four engraved plates are missing: the view plate a p. 11, and the portrait plates at pp. 403, 497, and 535. Everything else called for is present in good order. H10837 All 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.