(Boston) Bartlett. American Scenery. London, 1839
$225.00
State Street, Boston”
Travel books with descriptive text and engraved illustrations were enormously popular during the 19th century. William Henry Bartlett (1809-1854) was one of the most talented and prolific of travel artists. He made several trips to the United States in order to gather sketches for a book about the United States and Eastern Canada to be written by N.P. Willis and published by George Virtue. This work entitled
American Scenery
, described the natural wonders, architectural monuments and city landmarks of America.
8 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches sheet.
Steel engraving with modern hand color.
Crisp impression. Very nice condition save light overall patina and spot of foxing in right margin.
1 in stock
