{"product_id":"views-of-the-english-lakes-w-banks-early-edition","title":"Views of the English Lakes, W. Banks — Early Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e Windermere, J. Garnet, c. 1875\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e Oblong 8vo, unpaginated [engraved title and 26 steel-engraved plates].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good. The publisher’s original terracotta cloth binding remains firm, square, and structurally sound, though it exhibits minor rubbing to the extremities and slight bumping to the spine ends. The intricate blind-stamped borders and bright gilt lettering to the front board are well-preserved, showing minimal oxidation or fading. Internally, the binding is secure, with no detached leaves. The pages display scattered foxing, predominantly affecting the margins, the tissue guards, and the preliminary leaves, as is typical for steel engravings of this period, however, the plates themselves remain largely sharp, bright, and highly legible. An appealing, robust survivor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This early, undated edition (circa 1875) captures the natural beauty of the Lake District during the height of 19th-century Victorian tourism. Produced in an attractive oblong format to best display the landscape orientations, the volume features twenty-six fine steel-engraved plates, alongside an ornate engraved title page, executed by the Edinburgh-based firm of W. Banks \u0026amp; Son.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work serves as a wonderful visual record of nineteenth-century Cumbria, documenting regional British topography and local history before extensive modern development altered the landscape. While the title is not exceedingly rare, copies in their original publisher’s cloth that remain tightly bound and retain a complete complement of plates are becoming increasingly difficult to source on the open market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep back into the picturesque world of the Victorian Lake District with this exquisite collection of historical steel engravings. \u003ci\u003eViews of the English Lakes\u003c\/i\u003e offers a captivating visual tour of Cumbria's most beloved landscapes, meticulously captured by W. Banks and published in the heart of the region at Windermere. From the tranquil shores of Grasmere to the dramatic cascades of Lodore, each delicate engraving invites the reader to experience the untamed beauty and romantic allure that has inspired poets, artists, and travellers for generations. A perfect addition for topographers, local historians, and lovers of classic Lakeland charm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54899662848339,"sku":"5440","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260907_121227.jpg?v=1788959302","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/views-of-the-english-lakes-w-banks-early-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}