River Scenery of France - 1853 

Author:
Full Title: Liber Fluviorum; or, River Scenery of France
Published London: Henry G. Bohn, 1853


" Depicted in Sixty-One Line Engravings from Drawings by J. M. W. Turner, R. A.  With Descriptive Letter-Press by Leitch Ritchies: and a Biographical Sketch by Alaric A. Watts." 

A fine mid-19th century full leather binding. Spine worn, leather mostly chipped away. Boards detached, leather rubbed and split at board corners. Text block remains sound. a.e.g. 

Mostly clean internally with just a touch of minor, very scattered foxing. Complete with sixty-one steel engraved plates depicting nautical views and scenery in France. Engraved title page with vignette, "Chateau Gaillard". Marbled endpapers intact. 

In Good+ condition, overall; internally fresh and clean. Perfect for rebinding or as a collection of steel engravings. 

Book measures c. 7 5/8" x 10 1/2". 336 pp.

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Item #: B2954
Item Title: River Scenery of France
Price ($US, shipping not incl.): $ 495

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