Views in India, Chiefly among the Himalaya Mountains, Taken During Tours in the Direction of Mussooree, Simla, the Sources of the Jumna and Ganges, &c. &c. in 1829-31-32.
London. Fisher, Son, and Co., Part 1: 1836. Part 2: 1837. First Edition. Stock ID #214807 30 black and white views drawn from nature by G.F. White of the 31st Regiment. Artists include J.M.W. Turner (7 plates) and T. Allom (5 plates). Many engravers including W. & E. Finden and J. Tingle. When referring to this item please quote stockid 214807.
Two parts. Part I: 16 engraved plates including the engraved title-page, xvi+81pp. Part II: xvi + 14 plates, 83 - 140pp, index, each volume with list of subscribers. 38 x 27cm. Some foxing mainly on margins of plates, only affecting some images. Publisher's embossed cloth covered boards with elaborate gilt stamped title device on each upper board, faded at periphery (neatly rebacked in maroon Morocco, inner hinges re-enforced), bumped at corners. Armorial bookplate of Frederic Straker on front pastedown of Volume II. Sound and complete, an attractive work.
Price: $1,500.00 AU