Asiatic costumes;
a series of forty-four coloured engravings, from designs taken from life by Captain Smith, 44th regiment: with a description to each subject.
Stock Code 112160
London, Ackermann, 1828
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The Abbey copy. Rare. Robert Smith, a Scot, served in India. The plates are of a high quality, depicting a full range of Indian trades and society, and also include 2 Burmese subjects. He is presumably the same Robert Smith reknowned for his fine views of Prince of Wales Island which were engraved by William Daniell.
First edition; 12mo (18.5 x 11 cm), plates only, 44 fine hand-coloured soft-ground etchings, a little soiled and stained, one or two plates shaved, modern half calf gilt, a good copy.
Bobins 220; Colas 2753; not in Abbey (Travel).
First edition; 12mo (18.5 x 11 cm), plates only, 44 fine hand-coloured soft-ground etchings, a little soiled and stained, one or two plates shaved, modern half calf gilt, a good copy.
Bobins 220; Colas 2753; not in Abbey (Travel).
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