Parisian Sights and French Principles Seen Through American Spectacles

New York: Harper & Brothers, 1852. First Edition.

Bound in three quarter patterned leather and marbled paper-covered boards, spine with bright gilt lettering. Interior with scattered light foxing. Illustrated throughout with in-text images and full-page plates. James Jackson Jarves (1818-1888) was an American newspaper editor and art critic. He was the first American art collector to acquire work by Italian Old Masters. Endpapers & all edges marbled. 264pp. Octavo. Hardcover. Very Good minus condition.