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American Scenery ,this 2 volume set is really exquisite in full crimson red leather with a delicate gold gilt tooling. Gold Gilt on all three leaf edges. This is art work for the bookshelf . American Scenery on Land, Lake & River .Illustrations of Transatlantic Nature. From drawings by W H Bartlett, engraved in the first style of the art by R Wallis Cousen,Willmore,Brandard,Adlard,Richardson & c.The Literary Department by N P Willis Esq. Author of Pencilings Along the Way ,Inklings of Adventure Etc.London George Virtue 1840. Vol I 106 pages & 53 Engravings Vol II 140 Pages 66 Engravings Just a few of the views include: Harpers Ferry from the Potomac Side Light house near Caldwell Landing The Horseshoe Fall at Niagara New York Bay from the Telegraph Station Faneuil Hall The Palisades, Hudson River The Tomb of Kosciusko The overall condition is very good all things considered. The binding & pages are tight. Right inside the front cover & FFEP is a library sticker with the Cheshire Library Bi Laws & a sticker or book plates removed, in volII the first dozen pages has a slight water line on the top right corner of the pages .Each volume has some slight shelf wear & a bit of bumping to a few corners :although slight, The historical value of these two volumes would definitely oblige you to overlook the minor flaws due to age !My internet search led me to find only one other copy of these rare books. Striving For Excellence It isn’t brilliance or just getting the breaks, It is consistent attention to & honest respect for the Customer. Our World Wide Shipping is Exceptional; Furniture & Chandeliers are transported by Small Independent Carriers for a More Personal Delivery, From Maine to Florida Every 6 to8 Weeks, It Is Very Reasonable, and Ask Me about It! Very Flexible Lay A Way Plan Always Available! Blue Dolphin Fine Antiques from Maine
| Status: No Longer Available |
Reference#: AAN3158 |
| Condition:
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Year:
1840
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| Materials:
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