Thomas Pennant — Tours in Wales

London, Wilkie and Robinson, 1810 . Leather. The first two volumes of Thomas Pennant's beautifully illustrated account of his late 18th century travels in Wales, with numerous plates, the majority of which are folding. Present here are volumes I and II only of a three volume set.A vivid topographical tour of Wales, examining the beauty of the country alongside anecdotes on the zoology and botany of the region.The first volume was first published in 1778, covering only a limited area of the country. Pennant remedied this with expanded later editions, exploring more of the country.Volume I illustrated with a frontispiece and sixteen plates, the majority of which are folding.Volume II is illustrated with a frontispiece and fourteen plates, the majority of which are folding.Collated, complete.With a half title to volume II.Rebacked, retaining original boards, with endpapers renewed.Thomas Pennant was a Welsh naturalist, antiquarian, and traveller. He's known for his zoological works, including 'A History of Quadrupeds&apos. Rebacked, in full calf binding retaining the original boards, with endpapers renewed. Externally, excellent. Closed tear to a rear blank of volume I. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age toned, with light handling marks throughout, with the odd spot. Very Good . Ill.: Moses Griffith. Very Good .