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Catalogue of Antiquarian Books 1700-1900

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In our Catalogue this is Booknumber V71152

Author Orell, Füssli (Publishers)
Title CENT VUES SUISSES remarquables par leur Situation, ou par des Faits Historiques. Dessinnées et gravées par Hess, Hegui [sic], König, Lory, Meyer, Wetzel etc.
PlacePub Zurich
Publisher Orell, Füssli et Comp.
Date 1825 approx)
Illustrations Copperplate engravings (100) of Swiss views and domestic scenes by Hess, Hegui, König, Lory, Meyer, Wetzel and others.
Description Oblong octavo green morocco elaborately gilt on 4 raised bands (lacks lowest spine compartment, tips & hinges worn but sound) All Edges Gilt. Titlepage +[3]pp publisher's list +[4]pp contents + 100 plate leaves printed one side only. Clean and crisp - lovely views with a few genre scenes - wedding, peasants defending land against invaders in 1798, making cheese etc. Minor foxing almost entirely to the margins or blank back of plates, small wormhole at foot of 3 leaves. *A charming work containing views by various artists here collected together for the first time (Lonchamp 3199).
Booknumber V71152
Price Price: GBP 680.00 or USD 836.00
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