Atkinson John Augustus Walker James (5 results)

Condition: Good. Folio. 32 x 47cm. 3 volumes. New half goatskin bindings with marbled boards by the artisan binder, Sasha Mosalov. 93 coloured aquatints, lacking the last 7 plates = Abbey plate nos. 95-101. Abbey plate nos. 54-56 are foxed outside the images.Other plates very clean without printed plate numbers. The aquatints are printed on one side of the sheet and the other side is blank.Abbey Travel, 223; Lipperheide Kaa 21; Colas 171; Tooley 72; OCLC Number 4024791.

First edition; 3 vols in one; frontispiece portrait, 100 colour plates, text in French and English, water stain effecting the latter plates, half dark green morocco, spine with gilt tooling and the title 'Russians and Turks', slightly worn; [bound with] Tableau gà nà rale de l'empire Othoman, Imprimerie de Monsieur, Paris, 1787, vol. I only, engraved title-page, dedication to King of Sweden, 41 plates, several folding, missing 3 plates (13,19 and 36). This is the second of Atkinson's works to be published after his return from St. Petersburg. He accompanied his uncle James Walker there when the latter had been appointed engraver to the Empress Catherine and had returned in 1801 after 18 years spent in Russia. Dedicated to Alexander I, whose portrait is in frontispiece. 'These plates [.] show the spontaneity and spirit possible when the artist is his own engraver. [.] The colouring is skilfully done, in soft washes' (Abbey). Many subjects are here dealt with for the first, and often only, time in a European publication. The work is bound with volume one of Tableau gà nà rale de l'empire Othoman, a monumental work on the Ottoman court undertaken by Swedish diplomat, Ignatius Mouradgea d'Ohsson. Having a firm grasp of both Arabic and Turkish allowed d'Ohsson to witness aspects of everyday life at court that were normally inaccessible to Europeans. The plates present here depict the city's sites as well as religious and ceremonial ceremonies.

2 volumes in one, being volumes 2 and 3 ONLY- folio 19 3/4 x 13 1/2 inches. Crudely bound. A BREAKING OR WORKING COPY- wanting titles but with plate list and most of the text. ILLUSTRATED WITH 65 (of 67) HAND COLOURED PLATES being soft ground etchings with some aquatint- by Atkinson. 5 plates slightly creased. Sold as a collection of hand coloured plates. Wanting Ice Hills and Tartars - both from volume two. The complete work is in three volumes with 100 plates and is the first work in English to give an accurate representation of the manners and customs of the ordinary Russian people (DNB). According to Major Abbey in his bibliography - the plates show the spontaneity and spirit possible when the artist is his own engraver. the colour is skilfully done in soft washes. Abbey Travel 223.

3 parties en un volume in-folio, demi-maroquin rouge à coins, plats de papier marbré, pièce de titre mosaïquée en maroquin vert sur le dos à six nerfs finement orné à petits fers dorés; doublures et gardes de papier marbré, non rogné. Etui.Première édition de cet ouvrage comportant 100 planches hors texte en couleurs dessinées et gravées par John Augustus Atkinson, chacune accompagnée d'une légende en anglais et en français. Né à Londres, John Augustus Atkinson est accueilli en 1784 à Saint-Pétersbourg par son oncle James Walker qui était le graveur de l'impératrice Catherine. Il y étudie la peinture et est encouragé par la Grande Catherine et son fils Paul Ier qui lui confient la réalisation de grandes fresques de l'histoire russe. Il retourne en Angleterre en 1801 et publie deux ans plus tard le présent recueil. En 1808, il est élu à la Society of Painters in Water Colours. Il se spécialise dans les scènes de batailles terrestres et maritimes, et décède vers 1832.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1803-1804. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Pages:- 434, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 434 434.