The Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland. Illustrated in One Hundred and Twenty Engravings, from Drawings by W.J. Bartlett. With Historical and Descriptive text by J. Stirling Coyne, N.P. Willis, Etc. Two Volume. London: Virtue, [1841]. Publisher’s full green morocco boards, elaborately decorated and embellished in gilt. Light shelf wear, otherwise a nice bright set.

One of Bartlett’s best works, each engraving combines attention to detail, subtle use of lighting and shade, and romantic portrayal of the landscape. Scenes are rendered from virtually every corner of the country and include both natural and architectural compositions. The text focuses heavily on the history of each locale but also includes local customs, sights, and first hand travel impressions. 

A nice clean set in attractive bindings of this famous topographical work which depicts Ireland on the eve of the Great Famine.