

When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.

FIRST ED Journals of a Landscape Painter in Southern Calabria Naples 1851 Lear:
$719.20
This is a first edition of the journals of landscape painter Edward Lear from his travels in Southern Calabria and Naples in 1851. The 1/4 Leather bound hardcover book, with marbled boards and marbled endpapers, originally published in London by Richard Bentley, is a valuable collectible for art and photography enthusiasts. Written in English, this original publication provides a unique insight into Lear's artistic journey and landscape sketches from that time period. This rare find is a must-have for collectors of antiquarian books and fans of the art and photography subject. There is wear and chipping along the edges of boards and spine, along with tanning of the pages. There is a tear along the gutter in the front endpaper as seen in photos along with some writings in the front blank pages as seen in photos. There are no loose or detached papers. The text block is tight. Please see photos for condition