The Home Book of the Picturesque: American Scenery, Art, and Literature

First Edition, First Printing. Famous compilation comprised of essays and engravings from famous authors and artists of the day, commissioned expressly for this work. Minor rubbing to spine extremities, otherwise a bright near fine copy in original blue beveled cloth, ornately decorated in gilt, all edges gilt. Quarto. 8.75 x 11.75 in. Illustrated with 13 plates, with tissue guards, complete. A wonderful copy.