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REYNOLDS, George S.
Panorama of Guernsey and the Channel Islands.

A scarce panorama of Guernsey.

Published
Guernsey: 1851.
References
Not in Abbey; Bobins supplementary list 08/14.
Plates
8
Binding/Size
M=4to
Value
0-5000
Published
Guernsey: 1851.
Ref
5545

Oblong folio, embossed blue cloth, blind-stamped, and gilt title to upper board. Boards stained. A long panorama consisting of 8 (pieced together) colour lithographic plates. Panorama of Guernsey and the Channel Islands taken from the Victoria Tower, Guernsey, 1851. Colour plates in order: from left to right. 1. [Blank] 2. New Arsenal / Vale Church. 3. New Ground / Caskets / Ortach Rock / Island of Alderney. 4. Cape La Hague / Castle Carey / Brehon Obelisk / Isle of Herm / Isle of Jethou. 5. Island of Sark / Castle Cornet / St. James' Church / Town Church / Royal College of Elizabeth. 6. Corbierre Rocks / Fort George / Doyles Pilar. 7. Romish Church / St. Martin's Church. 8. Forest Mil / Catel Church.