View of Part of the City of Manheim.

£1,000 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books · No longer available

A scarce and attractive view from the river. The plates from this work were sold individually as well as in sets. The aquatint process used was novel in that a grey wash was used to retouch the plates. Original hand-coloured aquatint, large paper example, 54 x 65 cm, by W. Eliz. Ellis after Gardnor, light foxing. Plate I from Views taken on and near the river Rhine, at La Chapelle, and on the river Maese. Abbey Travel 213.

• Binding: Hardcover

Found via Rare Books Intel, a search across rare-book dealers, auction houses and marketplaces worldwide.