Sketches in Normandy.
By L.J. Wood.
Published by Ackermann & Co. Strand, & Reeves and Son, Cheapside, London, 1838.
Titlepage and 22 tinted lithographic plates (of 31), disbound. Sheets 415 x 340mm (16¼ x 13½"). Titlepage soiled.
A rare publication, not listed in Abbey, with plates drawn on stone by George Childs and printed by J.R. Jobbins. According to 'Bent's Literarary Advertiser', 1838': 'Preparing for Publication, Picturesque Sketches in Normandy, in a series of Thirty-one Plates, after Original Drawings, taken on the spot, by L.J. Wood, during the Summers of 1836 and 1837, and forming faithful representations of the Magnificent Architectural Structures, both Ecclesiastical and Judical, which are to be found in this interesting Province, and once renowned Dukedom'.
[Ref: 40556] £480.00
Published by Ackermann & Co. Strand, & Reeves and Son, Cheapside, London, 1838.
Titlepage and 22 tinted lithographic plates (of 31), disbound. Sheets 415 x 340mm (16¼ x 13½"). Titlepage soiled.
A rare publication, not listed in Abbey, with plates drawn on stone by George Childs and printed by J.R. Jobbins. According to 'Bent's Literarary Advertiser', 1838': 'Preparing for Publication, Picturesque Sketches in Normandy, in a series of Thirty-one Plates, after Original Drawings, taken on the spot, by L.J. Wood, during the Summers of 1836 and 1837, and forming faithful representations of the Magnificent Architectural Structures, both Ecclesiastical and Judical, which are to be found in this interesting Province, and once renowned Dukedom'.
[Ref: 40556] £480.00