ATKINSON, John Augustus (1822-1859)

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Los 83 | ATKINSON, John Augustus (1822-1859)
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ATKINSON, John Augustus (1822-1859)

A Picturesque Representation of the Naval, Military and Miscellaneous Costumes of Great Britain. Text in French and English. London: W. Bulmer & Co. for William Miller and James Walker, 1807 [watermarked 1805].

A handsome copy of the rare first edition, first issue. The later issue (Tooley 71) carries a title with 'thirty-three' instead of 'one hundred' plates, and 'Vol.I' is deleted. Originally intended as a three volume work with 100 aquatint plates, only the first volume was completed. Abbey Scenery 12: Bobins IV, 1272; Brunet I, 539; Colas 172; Ogilby 78.



Folio (471 x 332mm). Volume I (all published). Half-title, title, 33 aquatint plates, coloured by a contemporary hand, by Atkinson. Modern three-quarter red morocco gilt, title gilt lettered in cartouche on upper side.





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