Description
First edition of this superb Chine-collé lithograph on India paper of Algeciras the port city in the south of Andalusia, the largest city on the Bay of Gibraltar by Louis de Sainson artist aboard the famous Dumon’t D’Urville voyage of scientific discovery and exploration.
The rare first issue is identified by the name J.Tastu, Editeur at lower left and the embossed stamp at lower sheet edge, ‘Voyage de L’Astrolabe J.Dumont D’Urville Commandant. J.T.’
From ‘Voyage de la Corvette Astrolabe Execute par Ordre du Roi pendant les annees 1826-1827-1828-1829, sours le Commandement’.
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 2675735
