Book Description

Hindostan, Its landscapes, palaces, temples, tombs; the shores of the Red Sea; and the sublime and romantic scenery of the Himalaya Mountains illustrated in a series of views drawn by Turner, Stanfield, Prout, Cattermole, Roberts, Allom, etc. From original sketches by Commander Robt. Elliot, R.N. & Lieut. Geo. Francis White. With descriptions by Emma Roberts. Fisher, Son & Co., The Caxton Press, Angel Street, St. Martin's-Le-Grand, London. [1845-47] Two volumes. Quarto. First editions. 128pp. Engraved half title, engraved frontispiece plate, 50 further engraved plates; Engraved half title, engraved frontispiece plate, 47 further engraved plates, 104pp. The 99 plates are by Turner, Stanfield, Prout, Cattermole, Roberts and Allom. Contemporary half maroon morocco, spines in six compartments with raised bands, gilt double rule emphasis and gilt lettering. Marbled boards. Top edges gilt, other edges untrimmed. Silk bookmarks. Some variable spotting/foxing. A very attractive set. Historic booksellers receipt loosely inserted. Provenance: Armorial book plate to fep of each volume.
Author Roberts, Emma
Date 1845
Binding Half morocco, gilt.
Publisher Fisher, Son & Co., The Caxton Press, Angel Street, St. Martin’s-Le-Grand, London
Pages 128pp; 104pp.

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