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[TRAVEL & EXPLORATION]. IRELAND, Samuel (1744-1800). Picturesque Views on the River Thames, from its Source in Glocestershire to the Nore; with Observations on the Public Buildings and Other Works of Art. London: T. and J. Egerton, 1792. 2 volumes, royal 8vo (235 x 156 mm). Half-titles, additional aquatint titles, 2 maps, 52 aquatint plates (offsetting from plates to text, some with marginal spotting, some light discoloration to vol. II covers); errata at the end of each volume. Full contemporary red straight-grain morocco with a single gilt fillet frame, spines in 6 compartments with raised bands, gilt-lettering in 2, edges gilt (spines sunned, light rubbing at extreme ends and corners); slipcase. FIRST EDITION. A tall copy. Abbey, Scenery 430.