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‎Switzerland. Illustrated in a Series of Views taken on the Spot and expresslely for this Work - La Suisse pittoresque, ornée de Vues dessinées spécialement pour cet Ouvrage par W.H. Bartlett, accompagnée d'un Texte par William Beattie. Traduit de L'...‎

‎London and Paris, George Virtue and Ferrier, 1836. 4to. Bound in 2 very fine contemp. embossed full black morocco, signed Westley/London in bottom of the blindstamped rococco motive on covers. Spines richly gilt and with a gilt border on covers. All edges gilt. A small nick to one corner, otherwise in very fine condition. 2 engraved titles and 2 printed. VI,(2),192(4),136 pp. and 106 (57+49) fine steel-engraved plates drawn by Bartlett with different engravers. 1 large folded map. All plates with protective tissue guards. A few plates with light offsetting, otherwise fine and clean throughout. Text in French.‎

‎First French edition in a very attractive embossed binding, signed.‎