Caunter, Rev. Hobart THE ORIENTAL ALBUM, or SCENES IN INDIA; Comprising Twenty-two Engravings from Original Drawings By William Daniell , Holles Street, London: Bull and Churton, 1835.

Illustrated by Daniell, William. Full-Leather. Near Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall Book Contemporary Brown Leather Binding with central Gilt Elephant, surrounded by 4 Blind Stamped Snakes on front & back. Gilt Palm Tree & Camel design to spine. All Page Edges Gilt. Beautifully illustrated early 19th century Travel Guide to India with 22 Detailed Engraved Plates by William Daniell, protected by tissue guards. Frontis illustration shows a Mosque interior. Title Page illustrated with a beautiful woman "The Indian Fruit Seller". Other illustration show "A Rhinoceros", Agra Gate, Yak of Tibet, Mosque at Muttra, Garden of the Palace, Lucknow, Bernar Pagoda, Kutwhuttea Gate, Temple at Muddunpore, Great Temple at Boe Gyah, Mausoleum at Lucknow Boa Constrictor & Boats Crew, and more. 263 Pages, 560g, 8" Tall. Some edge wear to leather (see photo|). Hinges sound & Binding firm. Previous owner's name on ffep. Some Light foxing on plates (and tissue guards), mostly marginal. Please ask if you would like any more picture or information. (Book ref. 012589)  £155.00

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