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Lot 83
Sale 697 - Fine Books and Manuscripts including Americana
Nov 6, 2019
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BROCKEDON, William (1787-1854). Illustrations of the Passes of the Alps, by which Italy Communicates with France, Switzerland, and Germany. London and Philadelphia: Charles Tilt and Thomas Wardle, 1856.
2 volumes, 8vo (260 x 171 mm). 96 engraved plates, 13 engraved maps (one folding). (Spotting throughout.) Contemporary black morocco gilt, edges gilt. Provenance: John Key (gift inscription, 1857).
Second edition, preceded by the first edition of 1827-1829, with plates after Brockedon, who made his first excursion to the Alps in 1824.