First
ever ‘Giant-Size’ publication of highly
rare aquatint engravings of the Himalayan mountains
by the celebrated 19th century British artist James
Baillie Fraser. Foreword by William Dalrymple, text
by Robert Hutchison.
Production
Keynote
First
ever large-scale reproduction of the finest series
of aquatint engravings of Himalayan views ever
produced.
Limited
Edition of 400 copies, of which 300 are numbered
and signed.
Reproduced
from extremely rare original hand coloured aquatints
engravings, originally published in 1820 in London
by Rodwell & Martin, showing views of the
Himalaya Mountains in all their grandeur.
Volume
further enhanced with Foreword by William Dalrymple
& valuable text by Robert Hutchison, an acclaimed
authority on the region.
High
quality printing at Heidelberg, Germany, on lithographic
paper.
Each
giant portfolio size (54 x 70 cm) is hand bound
and gilded on fine leather.
Comes
with handmade slipcase bound in canvas and lined
in velvet cloth.
No
expense has been spared in this reproduction to
achieve the same quality of the original work.
Contents
21
full colour plates of great natural & historical
significance.
One
full-page map of India with beautiful vignettes.
One
map of north India with vignettes.
One
route map.
Binding:
Exquisitely
hand-bound in leather with gold decoration on front
cover and spine
Slip-case:
Hand-made
slipcase bound in canvas cloth and lined in fine velvet
cloth.
