London: Published by Rodwell & Martin, New Bond Street, MDCCCXXII
Physical Description
[124] p., title-plate, [64] pl. (including 4 plans); 265 mm.
Contents
[Title-plate] - [Half-title, i.e. European scenery. France] - [Dedication] - [List of] Plates - [Plates and texts].
Summary Note
Publication-dates are also carried by the plates - of 1820 (Jan 1, Mar 1, May 1, July 1, Sep 1, Nov 1), 1821 (Jan 1, Mar 1, May 1, July 1, Aug 1, Sep 1) or 1822 (Jan 1, Mar 1, April, May 1, June 1).
The work consists of 60 plates, each accompanied by a leaf of descriptive letterpress printed in English recto and French verso, as well as 4 plans. Two other plates are listed in the [list of] 'Plates' - the engraved title-plate and the concluding vignette. The plate of Amiens Cathedral is incorrectly bound out of order, not preceding its letterpress description.
Binding Note
19th-century calf, upper and lower covers having blind- and gilt- stamped borders; rebacked in 20th century, gilt-decorated spine, lettered 'Batty's French Scenery' and 'R.A.'
Subject
Landscapes (environments) - Architecture - France - Description and travel - History - 19th century