Thomas Rose — Cumberland Its Lake and Mountain Scenery

London, Peter Jackson, Late Fisher, Son, and Co. 1849. First edition. Leather. An attractive scarce first edition copy of this topographical study of Cumberland, with copious drawings made 'on the spot' by Thomas Allom. With descriptions by Thomas Rose. This copy is undated, dated using Copac. Thomas Allom was an English architect, artist, and topographical illustrator renowned as one of the founding members of what later became the 'Royal Institute of British Architects&apos. Whilst he worked extensively as an architect in London (notably designing the Church of St Peter's and parts of the Ladbroke Estate in Notting Hill) Allom is chiefly known for his numerous topographical works, which were often used to illustrate books on travel. Collated, complete with sixty two plates. In a half crushed morocco binding, with marbled paper over boards. Externally generally smart, with rubbing to extremities, head and tail of spine, and joints. Fading to spine and rubbing to boards. Internally firmly bound. Pages slightly age toned to extremities but bright with the odd spot, heavier to the occasional page and plate. Very Good . Ill.: Thomas Allom. Very Good .