LEAR, Edward (1812-1888). Views in Rome and its environs; drawn from nature and on stone. London: C. Hullmandel for Thos. M'Lean, 1841.
The rare hand-coloured issue of Lear’s fine studies of Rome. This delightful series of views captures the vivid everyday life of the people as well as the grandeur of the Roman scenery. Abbey Travel 183.
Folio (538 x 417mm). Lithographed title and 23 (of 25) lithographed plates, all mounted on card and finely coloured by a contemporary hand, 4pp. letterpress list of subjects and subscribers bound after the plates (lacking the lithographed list of subjects and 2 plates, some light spotting and thumb-soiling in margins, tiny chips to endleaves). Contemporary black half morocco, spine gilt (rubbed, covers detached). Provenance: Sir Charles Fellows (British archaeologist and explorer, 1799-1860; bookplate).
LEAR, Edward (1812-1888). Views in Rome and its environs; drawn from nature and on stone. London: C. Hullmandel for Thos. M'Lean, 1841.
The rare hand-coloured issue of Lear’s fine studies of Rome. This delightful series of views captures the vivid everyday life of the people as well as the grandeur of the Roman scenery. Abbey Travel 183.
Folio (538 x 417mm). Lithographed title and 23 (of 25) lithographed plates, all mounted on card and finely coloured by a contemporary hand, 4pp. letterpress list of subjects and subscribers bound after the plates (lacking the lithographed list of subjects and 2 plates, some light spotting and thumb-soiling in margins, tiny chips to endleaves). Contemporary black half morocco, spine gilt (rubbed, covers detached). Provenance: Sir Charles Fellows (British archaeologist and explorer, 1799-1860; bookplate).
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