[SWITZERLAND]. BEATTIE, William; BARTLETT, W. H. (ill.). Pic - Lot 289

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[SWITZERLAND]. BEATTIE, William; BARTLETT, W. H. (ill.). Pic - Lot 289
[SWITZERLAND]. BEATTIE, William; BARTLETT, W. H. (ill.). Picturesque Switzerland, with views specially drawn for the purpose by W. H. Bartlett, Esq. with a text by William Beattie, M. D. [...]. Translated from the English by L. de Bauclas, London ; Paris : Georges Virtue ; Ferrier, 1836. 2 vols. in 1, in-4 of VI, [2], 192, frontispiece, large folding map and 57 engravings (vol. I.); [4], 136, [2, list of subscribers] p., frontispiece and 49 engravings. Half red basane, long spine with gilt decoration of romantic type, black morocco title-piece (period binding). Corners and edges rubbed; very good condition of the text and engravings. First French edition published the same year as the English edition. "One of the most important albums published on the mountain in the early 19th century, superbly illustrated. Although not very common and sought after, it is still possible to find this precious work which should soon become unobtainable" (cf. Perret, 322). Classic work on Switzerland with 106 original engravings of all cities, villages, mountains, glaciers, etc... and a general map.
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