{"product_id":"etchings-of-churches-gates-c-in-chester-george-batenham-1st-edition","title":"Etchings of Churches, Gates, \u0026 in Chester, George Batenham — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e Chester, George Batenham, 1810\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e Oblong 12mo, unpaginated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Good. The original green cloth binding remains fundamentally intact and structurally sound, though it exhibits moderate wear typical with its age. The front board bears a prominent, dark liquid stain toward the lower edge, alongside general rubbing and mild discolouration to the cloth. The corners are bumped and slightly frayed, and the dark cloth spine extremities show light wear and minor fraying. Internally, the text block is secure. The plates display scattered foxing and age-toning, which is primarily restricted to the margins and does not significantly impede the visual impact of the etched illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e A scarce First Edition collection of Chester topography, offering detailed early nineteenth-century local views. The volume is presented in a straightforward green cloth binding with gilt titling to the upper board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe true historical value of this work lies in its visual documentation. The volume comprises twelve plates in total, seven engravings on copper and five early lithographs, all executed by the noted Chester draughtsman and publisher George Batenham. Intact collections of Batenham's regional etchings are notoriously uncommon on the open market, making this a noteworthy survival of provincial publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA charming and exceptionally scarce piece of early nineteenth-century regional topography, \u003ci\u003eEtchings of Churches, Gates, \u0026amp;c. in Chester\u003c\/i\u003e offers a captivating visual record of the historic city. Illustrated by the talented local engraver George Batenham, this collection preserves the architectural heritage of Chester, including its iconic gates and ruins, through beautifully executed copper engravings and early lithographs. It stands as a highly desirable acquisition for collectors of British topography and Cheshire history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54620817588563,"sku":"5156","price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260811_140401.jpg?v=1787062959","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/etchings-of-churches-gates-c-in-chester-george-batenham-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}