Prout,S. Illustrations of the Rhine, drawn from nature and on stone. (London 185…

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Prout,S.

Illustrations of the Rhine, drawn from nature and on stone. (London 1853). Fol. Lithogr. title (with contents) and 20 (of 30) tinted lithogr. plates. lots. Abbey Travel, 219 note - Plates 4-6, 13 and 25-30 missing - Partly slightly stained and dusty, 1 plate and title with small marginal tear.

1803

Prout,S.

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