Description
Rare engraved view of Sydney Cove (Circular Quay) from one of the most important series recording the progress of the colony.
From Wallis, An Historical Account of The Colony of New South Wales and its Dependent Settlements; in Illustration of Twelve Views, Engraved By W. Preston, a Convict, from Drawings Taken on the Spot.
References:
Bulter, Printed….1801-1901, p.50-59, ill.p.58
Ferguson, Bibliography of Australia, 842
Knoblauch, Sydney Views, 1788-188, 69, p.100, ill.p.100
McCormick; First views of Australia, pl.no.151
Wantrup, Australian Rare Books p.285-289.
Collections:
National Gallery Australia: 86.2144
National Library Australia: Bib ID1474827
State Library NSW: PXD 960, item 22
