WESTALL, William (1781-1850). [Twenty-Five Views on the Thames, at Richmond, Eton, Windsor, and Oxford.] London: C. Hullmandel for Rodwell & Martin, 1821-22.

WESTALL, William (1781-1850). [Twenty-Five Views on the Thames, at Richmond, Eton, Windsor, and Oxford.] London: C. Hullmandel for Rodwell & Martin, 1821-22.

Bucolic views of Twickenham, Richmond, Eton, Windsor, and Oxford, comprising the complete "first series" with plates dated 1821-22. Two further parts relating to Isleworth and Gravesend were added in 1823, as well as the general letterpress title-page (not found here). Abbey Scenery 434.

Folio (420 x 315mm). 25 hand-colored lithographs by C. Hullmandel after W. Westall (a few spots and short marginal tears with old repairs, repaired tear on plate 16 encroaching to image). Contemporary half calf with leather titling piece on cover (rebacked). Provenance: John Spicer (c.1759-1831; bookplate).

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