London: Cassell, Petter & Galpin 36, frontispiece, illustrated title page, plate illustrating the range of colours, one showing the use of the pencil sketch and 12 mounted chromolithographs of landscapes of Loch Lomond, Glenfinlas, Grasmere, Luss on Loch Lomond, Gorphwysfa in North Wales, Crummock Water in Cumberland, Ben Lomond, Oak trees near Eltham, Capel Curig and Llyn Ogwen at the head of Nant Frangon (15 in all), with notes on how to achieve the desired effects; 4 page publisher's catalogue at the end. Original green gilt publisher's cloth restored with new eps. Very few signs of wear, 1 plate with traces of paint in the margins, white mark to spine. No date, several editions from 1869-1880. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. Hardcover. Very Good. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. Book.

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Bookseller: Interquarian (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 002581
Title: Sketching from Nature in Watercolours
Author: Penley, Aaron
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Publisher: Cassell, Petter & Galpin
Place of Publication: London
Keywords: ART PAINTING WATERCOLOURS LANDSCAPE CHROMOLITHOGRAPHY COLOURS
Bookseller catalogs: British Topography;
Size: Folio - over 12" - 15" tall

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