[Wagner, Siegfried]

Estimate

3,000 - 4,000 GBP

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Description

L'Ile de St. Pierre, dite l'ile de Rousseau, dans le lac de Bienne. Berne: G. Lory and C. Rheiner, [c.1800-1815]
paper

4to (233 x 185mm.), engraved title with tinted vignette, 2 maps and 10 aquatint views after Lory and others, extra-illustrated with 12 fine original watercolours of regional costume, one hand-coloured engraved costume plate and 3 hand-coloured aquatint or engraved views, contemporary red half morocco, [Wäber p.120; Longchamp 3218], binding slightly rubbed

Catalogue Note

A highly desirable copy, augmented with 12 fine costume watercolours. The date of publication is uncertain (Longchamp suggests "vers 1798 ou 1817?").