Select Views of Some of the Principal Cities of Europe, from Original Paintings, by Lieut. Coll. Batty F.R.S. with Illustrative Notices
London: Moon, Boys, and Graves. 1832. Binding: Half green morocco over marbled paper boards. Spine with 5 raised bands, gilt lettering in second compartment. Marbled pasted and free endpapers. All edges gilt. , Notes: Large quarto (320 x 250 mm).
Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Batty (5 August 1789 – 20 November 1848) was an English army officer and artist. He was an amateur artist of considerable merit and from 1822 to 1833 travelled the continent drawing and painting. He published in 1822 French Scenery; in 1823 German Scenery and Welsh Scenery; in 1826 Scenery of the Rhine, Belgium, and Holland all of which have been much esteemed; in 1828 Hanoverian, Saxon, and Danish Scenery; and in 1832 Select Views of the principal Cities of Europe. These were published during his period of service. Between 1825 and 1832 he periodically exhibited at the Royal Academy. He suffered from paralysis and died in London in 1848, painting until a few weeks before his death., Size: Large quarto , Illustration: Complete with 62 plates as matches index, including the engraved title and dedication page, and accompanying outline plates for the city views. Views of Edinburgh, Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Brussels, Antwerp, Oporto, Gibraltar, and Lisbon. , Provenance: Ex-Libris; bookplate of George Warre on front pastedown., Category: Book Atlas & Cartography;. Boards rubbed, lower spine joint breaking, interior foxed, occasional tears at gutters. Item #B7354
Price: $500.00