WILLIS, Nathaniel Parker. American Scenery . London: George Virtue, 1840.
WILLIS, Nathaniel Parker. American Scenery . London: George Virtue, 1840. 2 volumes, 4 o (274 x 209 mm). Engraved portrait, engraved titles, and 117 engraved plates after William Henry Bartlett (Spotting throughout, a few leaves in volume one dampstained.) Original green cloth with central gilt Native American image (some rubbing and staining, upper joint split in volume 2, corners bumped). Provenance : E. A. Catlett (signature in pencil on recto of flyleaf). FIRST EDITION, with the date. "This work has been frequently reprinted, without date. The intelligent buyer will get the first edition" (Sabin). William Henry Bartlett (1809-1854) was an English artist famous for his views of popular travel destinations. Abbey Travel 651; Howes B-209; Sabin 3784. (2)
WILLIS, Nathaniel Parker. American Scenery . London: George Virtue, 1840.
WILLIS, Nathaniel Parker. American Scenery . London: George Virtue, 1840. 2 volumes, 4 o (274 x 209 mm). Engraved portrait, engraved titles, and 117 engraved plates after William Henry Bartlett (Spotting throughout, a few leaves in volume one dampstained.) Original green cloth with central gilt Native American image (some rubbing and staining, upper joint split in volume 2, corners bumped). Provenance : E. A. Catlett (signature in pencil on recto of flyleaf). FIRST EDITION, with the date. "This work has been frequently reprinted, without date. The intelligent buyer will get the first edition" (Sabin). William Henry Bartlett (1809-1854) was an English artist famous for his views of popular travel destinations. Abbey Travel 651; Howes B-209; Sabin 3784. (2)
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