Written in English
Picturesque Ireland (1884) — Illustrated Large Format Edition
Edited by John Savage · Published by Thomas Kelly, New York
This book talks about romantic landscapes and storied ruins of 19th-century Ireland with this striking 1884 edition of Picturesque Ireland. Lavishly illustrated and elegantly bound, this large-format volume was created to honor Ireland’s dramatic natural beauty, rich cultural legacy, and architectural marvels.
Edited by Irish-American poet and historian John Savage, the book combines poetic prose, historical commentary, and detailed artistic engravings to depict castles, abbeys, coastlines, and countryside scenes throughout Ireland. Intended to stir pride and nostalgia among Irish-American readers, it remains one of the most visually impressive works of Irish Americana from the late Victorian era.
This edition features:
-
Handsome half-leather binding with ornate gilt spine and cover design
-
Richly marbled endpapers and all gilt-edged pages intact
-
Dozens of steel and wood engravings by eminent 19th-century artists
-
Original full-color engraved map of Ireland
-
Illustrated presentation page, completed in period handwriting
Condition:
Good overall. Some rubbing to the leather corners and spine ends, and a stable front joint repair. A visible separation is present at the lower rear hinge, but the text block remains secure. Internally, pages are clean and bright with light age toning, and all plates and the original map are present. Marbled endpapers are vivid and intact. A commanding and display-worthy volume with shelf presence to spare.
