Picturesque Tour From Geneva to Milan, by Way of the Simplon: Illustrated with Thirty Six Coloured Views of the Most Striking Scenes and of the Principal Works Belonging to the New Road Constructed Over that Mountain. Engraved From Designs by J. and J. Lory, of Neufchatel [Neuchâtel]; and Accompanied With Particulars Historical and Descpriptive by Frederic Schoberl.

Language: English

Published by London, R. Ackermann, 1820

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4°, gestochenes Frontispiz (Karte «Plan of the Road of the Simplon. Constructed by the French between 1800 & 1807»), 3 Bl. Vorw., 1 Bl. Tafelverz., 136 S., 36 handkolorierte Taf. in Aquatinta, Priv.-HLdr. d. Zt. m. gold. Rückenpräg., Rundum-Marmorschnitt, Rückenkanten berieben, Kapitale u. Deckelkanten tlw. beschabt, Exlibris a. Innendeckel, Karte. u. Titelbl. stockfl., selten etw. finger- u. stockfl., einige Taf. m. braunem Abklatsch; gutes Ex. EA. Prächtige Tafeln nach Zeichnungen von G. Lory sen. und jun. zu der «connected Tour from Geneva through the Valais, over the new roard constructed by command of the late ruler of France across the SImplon, to Lago Maggiore, and by the Lake of Como to Milan».Tafeln: 1.) Lake of Geneva / 2.) Banks of the Lake of Geneva near St. Gingoulp / 3.) Extremity of the Lake near Boveret / 4.) The Bridge of St. Maurice / 5.) Waterfall of Pissevache / 6.) West View of Sion / 7.) East View of Sion / 8.) Brieg / 9.) Gallery and Bridge of the Ganther / 10.) View on quitting the Gallery of Schalbet / 11.) Gallery of Schalbet from the Italian Side / 12.) Gallery of the Glaciers / 13.) Monastery of the Simplon / 14.) Village of Simplon / 15.) View of the Gallery of Algaby / 16.) View from the Gallery of Algaby / 17.) Ponto Alto, or Alto Bridge / 18.) New Road near the Grand Gallery / 19.) Interior of the Grand Gallery / 20.) End of the Grand Gallery towards Italy / 21.) View near Gondo / 22.) Gallery of Isella or Issel / 23.) Entrance of the Valley of Dovedro / 24.) Bridge of Cherasca / 25.) Entrance of the Gallery of Crevola / 26.) Bridge of Crevola and Vally of Domo d?Ossola / 27.) The Bridge of Crevola / 28.) Villa / 29.) The Bridge of Baveno and Isola Madre / 30.) Lago Maggiore and Boromean Islands / 31.) Isola Bella or the Beautiful Island / 32.) Isola Bella taken from Stresa / 33.) Arona / 34.) Sesto / 35.) Pliniana and Lake of Como / 36.) Milan. 1100 gr. Schlagworte: Helvetica - Allgemein, Reisen - vor 1900. …

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Picturesque Tour From Geneva to Milan, by Way of the Simplon: Illustrated with Thirty Six Coloured Views of the Most Striking Scenes and of the Principal Works Belonging to the New Road Constructed Over that Mountain. Engraved From Designs by J. and J. Lory, of Neufchatel [Neuchâtel]; and Accompanied With Particulars Historical and Descpriptive by Frederic Schoberl.
Author
Lory, J. u. J. [d. i. Gabriel père u. Gabriel fils] (Ill.) - Frederic Schoberl (Text)
Publisher
London, R. Ackermann
Publication year
1820
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
Item weight
1,100 grams
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Das Antiquariat existiert seit 1993 und ist auf folgende Gebiete spezialisiert. Architektur, Bibliophile Bücher, Buchwesen, Erotica, Erstausgaben der Literatur, Geschichte, Illustr. Bücher, Judaica, Kinderbücher, Kunst, Erotica, Photographie, Psychologie, Philosophie, Signierte Bücher, Totentanz, Typographie Wir geben in unregelmässigen Abständen Printkataloge heraus. Seit 2003 versenden wir zweiwöchentlich einen newsletter mit den Neueingängen (nach Gebieten geordnet), den Sie gerne abonnieren können. Unseren Bestand nach Gebieten gelistet finden Sie unter: www.buch-antiquariat.ch Grundsätzlich kaufen wir gerne seltene Bücher und ganze Bibliotheken an. Ausserdem sind wir immer an Grafiken, Gemälden, Plakaten und Orig.-Photos interessiert. Mitglied der «Vereinigung der Buchantiquare u. Kupferstichhändler in der Schweiz», VEBUKU, und Mitglied von «The international League of antiquarian booksellers», ILAB Wir freuen uns auf Ihren Besuch. Freundlichen Gruss aus Zürich Peter Petrej The antiquarian bookstore was founded 1993 and is specialised in: architecture, art, bibliology, bibliophile books, children¿s books, erotica, first editions, history, illustrated books, judaism, photography, philosophy, psychology, signed books, dance of death, typography. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEWSLETTER: Alle 3 Wochen versenden wir einen Newsletter mit den nach Gebieten geordneten Neuerwerbungen. Hier können Sie diesen abonnieren: http://www.buch-antiquariat.ch/nm.cfm We send newsletters with the new entrances all 3 weeks. You can subscribe to it over our site. And the whole stock, you can see on: www. buch-antiquariat.ch BUCHBESTAND / Stock: http://www.buch-antiquariat.ch/de/debuchbestand/ NEUEINGÄNGE / New entrances http://www.buch-antiquariat.ch/de/deT28/ Wir freuen uns auf Ihren Besuch im Antiquariat. We are happy to see you in our shop Mit freundlichen Grüssen / Best regards Peter Petrej ---------------------------…

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