London: Longman, 1848. First edition. Hardcover. Unpaginated. 17 x 12 cm. Thirty two chromolithographed plates. The author, a British illustrator, naturalist, entomologist and numismatist took advantage of the Victorian craze for for gift books as well as aquariums, providing practical instruction for creating them at home. This work exemplifies the..... More
London: Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans, 1849. First edition. Hardcover. Unpaginated. 19 x 14 cm. Title page printed in red and black. Illustrated with six chromolithographed vignettes, four chromolithographed borders, two wood engraved borders with numerous wood engraved initials. The author, a British illustrator, naturalist, entomologist and numismatist took advantage..... More
14 x 9 cm. [5 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches]. Total of 68 unduplicated, early 20th century St. Patrick's Day postcards, 57 embossed chromolithographs, and 11 color lithographs, many presenting views of local landmarks -- Dublin, Waterford, Blarney Castle, Old Weir Bridge, Upper Lake (Killarney) and Lakes of Killarney. All..... More