London: Pubished by Rodwell & Martin, New Bond Street, 1820
Physical Description
197 p., title-plate, 60 plates: illus.; 260 mm.
General Note
On the dedication page, to Doctor Batty, M.D. F.L.S., the artist's father, there is a note indicating that 'The Descriptions were written by a friend of the Publisher's.' On the verso of page 197 is the printer statement, 'London: Printed by Thomas Davison, Whitefriars.'
Summary Note
Publication-dates are also carried by the plates - of 1818 (Mar 26, May 1, June 1, Aug 1, Oct 1, Dec 1), 1819 (Feb 1, Apr 1, June 1, Aug 1, Oct 1, Dec 1) or 1820 (Feb 1).
Binding Note
19th-century calf, upper and lower covers having blind- and gilt-stamped borders; rebacked in 20th century, gilt-decorated spine, lettered 'Italian Scenery' and 'R.A.'
Subject
Landscapes (environments), Architecture - Italy - Description, Description and travel - History - 19th century