Willis - American Scenery. Picturesque America. Virtue, 1840.
Artist: Ouvrage Enrichi De Gravures Faites Sur Les Dessins De William Henry Bartlett Et Exécutées Avec Le Plus Grand Soin Par R. Wallis, J. Cousen, Wilmore, Brandard, Adlard, Richardson Etc.
WILLIS (NP) - American scenery. Picturesque America or views of the lands, lakes and rivers of the United States of America. London, Georges Virtue, 1840; in-4, VI - 139 - 106 pp., half-black morocco binding, spine with four nerves decorated with frames, painted edges. The 2 volumes. Book enriched with engravings made on the drawings of William Henry Bartlett and executed with the greatest care by R. Wallis, J. Cousen, Wilmore, Brandard, Adlard, Richardson etc. Translated from the English by L. de Bauclas. A portrait, a map and 117 engravings protected by snakes. Many rednesses. The steel engravings are treated with a romantic tone, in general we see characters in the foreground of the engraving.
1 000 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Louis Philippe, Charles 10th
Condition: Très bon état.
Length: 2 volume in-4 d'environ 2,5 kilos
Reference (ID): 811283
Availability: In stock
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