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Ireland.- Milton (Thomas) Select Views in Ireland; From Seats and Demesnes of the Nobility and Gentry of the Kingdom, printed title and list of Subscribers in Ireland, 24 fine engraved plates by Milton after Francis Wheatley John James Barralet William Ashford and others, tissue guards, slightly browned, 19th century calf, gilt, upper cover some slight surface wear, gilt panelled spine, g.e., 1821 [plates dated 1783-93]; and the 1963 Dolmen Press facsimile of the same, oblong 4to, slip-case (2). ⁂ "These engravings are works of singular beauty, engraved with great delicacy and strength, and constitute the most charming record of Irish scenery and places which have ever been published" - Desmond Guiness.