Visions of India, the Sketchbooks of William Simpson 1859-1862

by Archer, Mildred

First U.S. EDITION

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Book Description

Topsfield, Mass: Salem House, 1986. Fine black cloth with gilt title on unfaded spine, no edgewear. Fine dustjacket. Oblong book, which better displays the distinguished topographical painter, William Simpson. He was a peripatetic traveler of the second half of the 19th century. Wonderfuly evocative of India a century and a half ago, especially if you have been in India and can compare these fine paintings of people and places with today. Introduction by Paul Theroux, another peripatetic traveler. Sought after, and already a book that is hard to find in this condition. Protected in a clear, mylar dustjacket. . First U.S. EDITION. Illus. by Simpson Fine Color and b/w Plates. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

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