Besley's Views of Devonshire

Henry Besley. C.1860.                    

Eighteen (larger) lithographic views of Torquay and surrounding area. M/S date 1844 on cover (ink) and Jackson 1863 ownership on flyleaf (more likely). Decorated pink card covers with attractive foliage design. Tissue guards present but some creased. V good copy. Pages gilt edged.

Page size is 135 x 210 mm, view is oval approx 100 x 180 mm. All views have imprint: Pubd. By H Besley, Directory Office, South Street, Exeter. Below vignette right. Artist´s signature left; G Townsend del Exeter unless otherwise noted. Date is often embedded in design towards the bottom edge.

Views are (SC227) in order:

42, TORQUAY – From the Sea; Nov 3^rd 1856.

40, TORQUAY – From the Rock Walk; (lacks word East in title, new outer pier)

12, TORQUAY. Meadfoot; (EV)

43, TORQUAY – From the The Pier;

4, TORQUAY – From Livermead Sands; (EV)

53, DADDY`S HOLE / Near Torquay; anon.

54, ANSTY`S COVE, Near Torquay; anon.

15, WATCOMBE - near Torquay;

55, Babbicombe; anon; Pubd. By Henry Besley, Exeter.

3, TEIGNMOUTH;

17, TEIGNMOUTH AND SHALDON;

44, ASHBURTON;

10, TOTNES;

11, BERRY-POMEROY CASTLE; Drawn and Engraved by William Willis; imprint below title, Pubd. By Henry Besley, Exeter.

45, DARTMOUTH – From the South; Pubd April 4^th 1859.

48, THE START – South Devon;

13, TAVISTOCK;

24, PLYMOUTH – From Mount Edgcumbe. and Pubd April 4^th 1853.