[Thomas Pennant] — A Tour in Wales

London, Benjamin White, 1784. Leather. The second and best edition of Thomas Pennant's beautiful look at the scenery of Wales, an illustrated set complete with folding plates. The second and preferred edition of this workComplete in two volumes.ESTC citation number T213985. In gilt to the front boards 'Board of Agriculture 1805&apos.Volume I illustrated with a vignette title page, four folding plates, and twenty-two plates.Volume II illustrated with two vignette title pages, one folding plate, thirty-five plates, and in-text engravings.Collated, complete.A vivid topographical tour of Wales, a study of the beauty of the country alongside anecdotes on the zoology and botany.The first volume was first published in 1778, covering only a limited area of the country. Pennant remedied this with his following two parts, exploring more of the country.Thomas Pennant was a Welsh naturalist, antiquarian, and traveller. He's known for his zoological works, including 'A History of Quadrupeds&apos.'The Journey to Snowden' with a separate title page, continuous pagination, dated 1781. In a rebacked binding, with calf to the boards and cloth spines. Externally, generally smart. Label to the tail of the spine of Volume II. Evidence of former wear to the extremities of the boards, with small chips and surface cracks. Light discolouration to the boards. Front joints are starting but firm. Bookplate to the front paste downs. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with the occasional scattered spot. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .