[Dawson TURNER]. - Lot 303

[Dawson TURNER]. Account of a Tour in Normandy; undertaken chiefly for the purpose of investigating the architectural antiquities of the Duchy, with observations on its history, on the country, and on its inhabitants. London, 1820, 2 volumes in-8 bound in long-grained half-maroquin with corners, spine ribbed. Illustrated with 50 plates. A good copy without foxing. First edition of this archaeological description of Normandy written in the form of letters to the Reverend James Layton. Joint : - Life in Normandy. Sketches from French fishing, farming, cooking, natural history and politics, drawn from nature. Edinburgh, 1863 (2nd edition), 2 volumes in-8 bound in blue half calf with corners, ornate ribbed spine, double title-piece, speckled edges. A good copy in English binding. Illustrated with 19 off-text color lithographs and a folding map, brown spots.