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Views In The Himala Mountains
 
 
 
 
 
Fraser, James Baillie

Views In The Himala Mountains

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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