Observations, Relative Chiefly To Picturesque Beauty, Made In The Year 1776, On Several Parts Of Great Britain; Particularly The High-Lands Of Scotland. Gilpin, William Collectibles Room

Observations, Relative Chiefly to Picturesque Beauty, Made in the Year 1776, on Several Parts of Great Britain; Particularly the High-Lands of Scotland. By William Gilpin and printed in London for R. Blamire. 1789, 2 volumes, 221 and 196 + 20 pp, 8.75” x 5.75”, 8vo, hardcover 3/4 leather. As-is, with front boards detached and rear boards loose. Chipping and wear to leather, along with some losses to labels on spines. Text blocks remain bound well. Light markings and marginalia. Nicely illustrated throughout with numerous aquatints. Most accompanying tissue guards to illustrations torn, detached, or lost. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce piece on Gilpin’s adventures throughout much of Britain, with a primary emphasis on Scotland. William Gilpin (1724-1804) was an English cleric, artist, and school teacher, and is best remembered as a travel writer. He was a major proponent in the development of the “picturesque” form of travel accounts. A great piece for restoration. COLT1789DLMY