€75
Star Lot: Two wonderful antique books volumes I and III of 'Ireland: Its Scenery, Character, &c.' published 1841 and 1843 respectively by Jeremiah How, London and written by Mr & Mrs S. C. Hall. Includes fine engravings throughout with original cloth and gilt embossed binding. Complete three volumes sold through Adams for €550
Regarded as probably the best account of Ireland ever published. Every feature of the scenery being described and illustrated, and the manners, legends, and superstitions of the people are fully detailed from a long and intimate experience on the part of both authors. The work has been reprinted many times. The authors, who were Irish, travelled extensively in Ireland. The book could stand alone as a great pictorial record of its era but it is, as well, well known for its topographical description and social history.
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