First ever ‘Giant-Size’ re-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 Keynotes:
- 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.
ISBN: 78-81-921513-0-4
Price: US$ 2195 Order now to avail fully insured complimentary world wide delivery by DHL.
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