Description:
Livraria Kosmos Editora, 1974. No Binding. Near Fine. 5 p. of text in portfolio. Includes matching red book with descriptions of views. Accompanying book is viii, 118 p. 2 b&w portraits and 26 unbound colour plates, plus one map. Reprint limited to 350 copies of which this is 59. Book: 8vo. Unbound text and plates in red leather and paper slipcase with gold and blank impressing. A little wear to case. Originally published by Thomas McLean, London, 1852. Introductory text in Portuguese with enclosed book in English. Ouseley was a British diplomat in South America who became renowned as an artist. His romantic views portray solitary pines, ruined chapels, grottos on the shore, rickety bridges over waterfalls, and cemeteries.
Views in South America, from original drawings made in Brazil the River Plate, the Parana, &c by OUSELEY, William Gore (1797-1866) - 1852
by OUSELEY, William Gore (1797-1866)
Similar copies are shown below.
Similar copies are shown to the right.
Views in South America, from original drawings made in Brazil the River Plate, the Parana, &c
by OUSELEY, William Gore (1797-1866)
- Used
London: Thomas McLean, 1852. Folio. Lithographed title, dedication to Prince Albert with list of plates on verso, 26 tinted lithographed plates, lithographed plan. Expertly bound to style in dark blue morocco backed period cloth covered boards, large central morocco label on the upper cover, flat spine lettered in gilt, glazed yellow endpapers and pastedowns.
Among the rarest lithographed view books concerning South America.
"In 1823 Ousley was transferred to Rio as secretary, and in 1838 was promoted to charge d'affaires. He was sent on a mission to Uruguay and Argentina in 1844 and returned to England in 1850 ... After he had returned to England, via the United States, he wished to publish a collection of drawings and watercolous of Brazil and the Rio de la Plata. The selection was made by Queen Victoria. This rare and valued album contains very pictureque lithographs" (Borba de Moraes). Published in 1852 and issued as tinted lithographs, like the present, for £4.4s, or hand coloured at £6.16s.6d, both issues are very rare. Unlike other lithographed plate books from this period, there was no deluxe issue on card. The list of plates cites the plan, 25 plates, plus one vignette (titled Serra de Estrella), though the vignette is in appearance no different than the other plates. Not in Abbey, attesting to the work's rarity.
Borba de Moraes, p.643; Sabin 57947; Tooley 356; Palau 207325.
Among the rarest lithographed view books concerning South America.
"In 1823 Ousley was transferred to Rio as secretary, and in 1838 was promoted to charge d'affaires. He was sent on a mission to Uruguay and Argentina in 1844 and returned to England in 1850 ... After he had returned to England, via the United States, he wished to publish a collection of drawings and watercolous of Brazil and the Rio de la Plata. The selection was made by Queen Victoria. This rare and valued album contains very pictureque lithographs" (Borba de Moraes). Published in 1852 and issued as tinted lithographs, like the present, for £4.4s, or hand coloured at £6.16s.6d, both issues are very rare. Unlike other lithographed plate books from this period, there was no deluxe issue on card. The list of plates cites the plan, 25 plates, plus one vignette (titled Serra de Estrella), though the vignette is in appearance no different than the other plates. Not in Abbey, attesting to the work's rarity.
Borba de Moraes, p.643; Sabin 57947; Tooley 356; Palau 207325.
-
Bookseller
Donald Heald Rare Books
(US)
- Format/Binding Folio
- Book Condition Used
- Quantity Available 1
- Publisher Thomas McLean
- Place of Publication London
- Date Published 1852
We have 2 copies available starting at NZ$1,657.40.
More Photos
Views in South America from Original Drawings, Made in Brazil, the River Plata, the Parana, &c, &c., With Notes
by OUSELEY, William Gore
- Used
- near fine
- Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
London, Ontario, Canada
- Item Price
-
NZ$1,657.40
Show Details
Item Price
NZ$1,657.40
Views in South America from Original Drawings, Made in Brazil, the River Plata, the Parana, &c
by Ouseley, William Gore
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Used - G : in Good condition with soiled brown cloth and leather portfolio case. One plate badly foxed. Occasional foxing elsewhere
- Edition
- Reprint
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Alnwick, Northumberland, United Kingdom
- Item Price
-
NZ$2,950.50
Show Details
Description:
Rio de Janeiro: Editora Primor Ltda. G : in Good condition with soiled brown cloth and leather portfolio case. One plate badly foxed. Occasional foxing elsewhere. 1978. Reprint. Brown portfolio box with brown leather spine. 540mm x 370mm (21" x 15"). [16pp] + plates. 26 colour plates + map & biog. .
Item Price
NZ$2,950.50