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Abram Salm - Java-Album, Amsterdam. 1872.


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Abram Salm
Java-Album, Amsterdam. 1872.
Estimate:
€ 10,000 / $ 10,800
Sold:
€ 20,400 / $ 22,032

(incl. surcharge)
Salm, A., Java. Naar schilderingen en teekeningen. With 24 mounted coloured lithographs in colours after A. Salm by J. C. Greive. Amsterdam, F. Buffa [1865-72]. Loose plates in new half calf case (front board of the orig. cloth portfolio inside). Large folio. 1 l.
Landwehr, Coloured plates 421: "Beautifully coloured lithographs ... One of Buffa's most beautiful publications. The coloured views were printed from three plates, and finished by hand." - First edition. - Rare and complete work with magnificent views of Java on plates, one of the most beautiful 19th century Dutch works with views. After drawings by the painter Abram Salm (1801-1876), who spend part of his life on Java, lithographed by Johan Conrad Greive (1837-1891). - The nice views show mainly landscapes of the Indonesian island, among them the volcanoes Semeru and Bromo, the bay of Srigonjo, the river Bengawan Solo, the Tenger Mountains, the road to (Buitenzorg) et al. Each with a small mounted label indicating the publisher in lower right corner. - All in all somewhat foxed, 1 plate with small marginal tear (not affecting the image). - Fine and rare series with views.
First edition. - Rare and complete work with magnificent views of Java on plates, one of the most beautiful 19th century Dutch works with views. After drawings by the painter Abram Salm (1801-1876). With 24 mounted coloured lithographs in colours after A. Salm by J. C. Greive. Loose plates in new half calf case (front board of the orig. cloth portfolio inside). - All in all somewhat foxed, 1 plate with small marginal tear (not affecting the image). - Fine and rare series with views.




44
Abram Salm
Java-Album, Amsterdam. 1872.
Estimate:
€ 10,000 / $ 10,800
Sold:
€ 20,400 / $ 22,032

(incl. surcharge)

 


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