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SCOTT, Walter, Sir (1771–1832). Provincial Antiquities and Picturesque Scenery of Scotland. London and Edinburgh: John and Arthur Arch; William Blackwood, [1819]–1826.
2 volumes, imperial 4to (362 x 259 mm). 52 STEEL–ENGRAVED PROOF plates including engraved title–pages, 12 after J.S.W. Turner (some very light marginal foxing). Full late 19th century mottled calf with ornate gilt border, rebacked preserving original morocco lettering–pieces gilt in two compartments, edges gilt, gilt dentelles, STAMP–SIGNED BY RIVIERE & SON; original parts wrapper for VI bound at rear of Vol. I. Provenance: Sir William Augustus Fraser, 4th Baronet (1826–1898), his red bookplate.
FIRST EDITION, PARTS ISSUE, LARGE PAPER COPY with “J Whatman 1819 [and] 1825” watermark and proof illustrations. RARE: Todd and Bowden only note seeing two parts issues (National Library of Scotland Edinburgh and New York Public Library; theirs being defective with text to page 146 only). The last parts issue to sell in the rooms was at Sotheby’s in 1929. Todd & Bowden 132Aa.