Travelling Sketches in Russia and Sweden During the Years 1805, 1806, 1807, 1808. 2 Volumes.

Robert Ker Porter.

Published by Richard Phillips., London., 1809

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563 pages + 36 page index at rear of volume 2. 40 of 41 Aquatint Plates ONLY, lacks plate at page 109 "A Hackney Sledge" but has (according to Tooley page 195) a hand-coloured plate at page 207 of Volume 2 "A Dalacarlion Female Peasant" where he states it as uncoloured ? In this copy it is hand-coloured. Two folding hand-coloured frontispieces + 24 other hand coloured costume and military costume plates with 14 tinted aquatint all drawn by the author including the Moscow panoramic fold-out view. Lacks the half titles, but has the two titles, title page in volume 1 has been trimmed and relaid on matching paper Some handling and title pages handled, some light damp stain to outer edges on titles and prelims of Volume 1 and a bit grubby overall also. Good+ to Very Good. Large Quarto. 1809. *Author was acting as a diplomat for England, but was also a painter so these sketches and the portrait of Gustavus Vasa were taken from life. Seller Inventory # 8032

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Title: Travelling Sketches in Russia and Sweden ...

Publisher: Richard Phillips., London.

Publication Date: 1809

Binding: Half-Calf

Condition: Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Not applicable

Edition: 1st Edition

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