999 - J. ZIEGLER (*1749) after JANSCHA (*1749), 50 Views of the Rhine, facsimile, 1980, book

J. ZIEGLER (*1749) after JANSCHA (*1749), 50 Views of the Rhine, facsimile, 1980, book Johann Andreas Ziegler (1749 Meiningen - 1802 Vienna) after Laurens Janscha (1749 Bresnitz/Breznica Bei Radmannsdorf - 1812 Vienna): Collection of fifty of the most interesting and picturesque views of the Rhine, from Speyer to Düsseldorf, 1980, book Technique: book, Paper Inscription: At the center signed in the printing plate: "Printed and bound in Great Britain at The Scolar Press, Ilkley West Yorkshire". At the center numbered: "279/775". Date: 1980 Description: Large portfolio (54 x 41 cm) with an original half morocco binding on linen-covered cardboard. The spine is embossed in gold. The large folio is supplied in a half-morocco hinged box with large oval lettering on the lid. Inside there is a black velvet lining. The work consists of a total of 3 text pages and 50 coloured facsimile plates with endpapers. This work is the first facsimile edition of one of the most luxurious German topographical works, which was first published in 1798. The atmospheric views of the Rhine are presented in fine facsimiles and are correspondingly lavishly hand-bound. Edition: 775 Keywords: 20th century; Romanticism; ; Landscape; Germany; , Travel, Europe Size: Height: 54,0 cm, Width: 41,0 cm, Length: , Diameter: ø (21,3 x 0 x 0, ø 0in) Condition: Excellent condition. In good state for its age. No damage or other defects whatsoever.