Louthiana: Antiquities of Ireland. Dane and Druid sites. Thomas Wright, 1758 RARE!! 1st Ed.

 SOLD FOR R50,000 on auction in UK!!! 1758 1st Edition!! RARE. COLLECTOR'S DREAM... Louthiana:  or, an Introduction to the Antiquities of Ireland.  In upwards of Ninety Views and Plans: Representing, with Proper Explanations, the Principal Ruins, Curiosities, and Ancient Dwellings, in the County of Louth.  Divided into Three Books.  Taken on the spot by Thomas Wright. Engraved by Paul Fourdrinier.  London: Thomas Payne, 1758. First Edition. Folio. Spine professionally rebound in Springbok Napa Leather with preserved original leather - covered boards, worn after more than 260 years, looks great. Two page repairs, one with pencil mapping (see pics)The work divided as follows: (Book 1) Views and plans of the Most remarkable Bodes, Forts, and Mounts in the County of Louth, with an Account of their Origin as attributed to the Natives or Foreign Colonies.  In Twenty Plates. (Book 2) Plans and View of the Principal Castles, Keeps, and Towers in the County of Louth, Formerly The Habitations of Nobility and Gentry.  In Twenty-Four Plates. (Book 3) A Collection of the Most Remarkable Remains of the Works of the Danes and Druids in the County of Louth.  In Twenty-Two Plates. One of the earliest examples of archaeological publishing in Ireland or Britain, a second edition, revised and corrected, with a few additions by the author was issued later the same year. Offers and Druids Welcome. See other items for sale by SAFARI OBSCURA. Details to follow. MAKE AN OFFER.  Due to courier cost increases, postage and packaging now costs R120 per item - above and besides sale price. International rates apply.