Picturesque Views on the Upper, or Warwickshire Avon, From its Source at Naseby to its Junction With the Severn at Tewkesbury

London: R. Faulders; T. Egerton, 1795. First edition. Leather. Very Good. 9.5" by 6.5". Not Stated. The first edition of Samuel Ireland's interesting topographical work on the Warwickshire Avon, complete with detailed plates throughout. The first edition. ESTC citation number T79991.Illustrated with a frontispiece, one map, thirty-one plates, and in-text engravings.Collated, complete.An interesting topographical work on the River Avon, focusing on its running through the county of Warwickshire, where the river becomes commonly known as 'Shakespeare's Avon'. Providing an insightful look at the Avon's run in Warwickshire and its surrounding public buildings. The author, Samuel Ireland, was a fervent admirer of Shakespeare, his admiration shining cleary in this detailed topographical work. Despite his work as an author and engraver, Samuel Ireland is best remembered today for being the chief victim of the Ireland Shakespeare forgeries, a series of forged letters that his son, William Henry Ireland, purported to be by Shakespeare. In fact in for preparing for this work, Samuel took his son to Stratford-Upon-Avon to admire the sights. This trip took place in 1793, with William's forgeries appearing late in 1794. In a rebacked calf binding. Externally, generally smart, with rubbing to the boards. Bumping to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with some occasional spots, a little heavier to the plates. Tissue guards are worn with loss to some. Plate facing page 250 is detaching. Very Good