24013 Alexander Gardner, London, 1882 ("Chief Towns of Scotland"). Limited edition (150 copies only) selection from Smith Elder's "Views in Scotland" 1824-5. Hand-coloured aquatint, 385 x 560 mm., centrefold (reinforced), repaired tear and crease across image, whole print rebacked, bottom margin trimmed to image (with loss of caption), other margins trimmed without affecting image, sold with all faults. From an edition of 150 prepared from Clark's original plates for "Views in Scotland" (1824-5). These are some of the finest British topographical colour plates ever produced, and this restored print presents a view of the country now lost. $150.00AUD
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