Wright, Rev. G.N.

A Guide to the County of Wicklow. Illustrated by Engravings, after the Designs of George Petrie, Esq. and a Large Map of the County [the large map is missing].

Original, true first edition from 1822. London, Printed for Baldwin, Cradock and Joy, 1822. Small Octavo. Frontispiece, XII, [1],159, [7] pages. With 4 [of 5] illustrations, including Frontispiece. Original Hardcover of the early 19th century. Binding in poor condition. Illustrations slightly stained only. First layer of the bookblock slightly detached. Even though the large folding map and one of the iillustrations is missing , a rare and important, early tourguide through Wicklow with romantic descriptions of Bray, Glendalough,Luggelaw etc.

Includes for example the following illustrations: Kilruddery House, Drumgoff Barrack, Glendalough, Luggelaw.

• Keywords: 18th Century – Irish Country House Library · Catalogue Four – International Art · Catalogue Irish History One – Ireland in Romantic & Historical Illustration · Catalogue Irish History Six – General Irish History · County Wicklow · History of Ireland · History of Irish Tourism · History of Tourism · Irish History – Rare · Irish History in the 19th century · Irish History of Tourism
• Language: English
• Inventory Number: 29434AB

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