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L’Univers. Histoire et description de tous les peuples. Italie, par M. le Chevalier Artaud, Sicile, par M. de la Salle
| Article ID | B0332 |
Title | L’Univers. Histoire et description de tous les peuples. Italie, par M. le Chevalier Artaud, Sicile, par M. de la Salle |
The book describes Italy on page 384 and Sicily on page 96, each with a title page and an index of engravings. Afterwards, 96 feather lithographs of Italy and 24 feather lithographs of Sicily. At the end of the book, two folding maps: one of Southern Italy, Sicily, and Sardinia; and one of Northern and Central Italy and Corsica. | |
| Year | c. 1848 |
Artist | Verlag Freres |
Historical Description | The book contains magnificent views of various castlesand churches with descriptions. For example, Windsor Castle, Llyn Idwal (Wales), Warwick Castle, and Arundel Church. In addition, it features many wood-engraved plates as well as wood engravings between the texts (e.g., The Thames Valley; The Castle; from Bishopsgate; The Lower School; Eton College, from the River; Bodiam Castle, Sussex; Hurstmonceaux Castle; In Sherwood Forest, ...). |
| Place of Publication | Paris |
| Dimensions (cm) | 22 x 14,5 cm |
| Condition | Binding hard cover and leather with gold embossing, some staining |
| Coloring | black/white |
| Technique | Feather Lithography |