The Rhine and Its Picturesque Scenery: Rotterdam to Mayence

London: David Bogue, 1856. First Edition. Illustrated with steel engravings from drawings by Birket Foster.

Bound in full leather. The original leather boards have been restored, with a modern spine added to reinforce. Gilt borders and black-tooled designs decorate the front and rear boards. Spine with five raised bands, gold tooling, and red leather label. Full-page illustrations throughout, beautiful landscapes and cityscapes. A number of pages are heavily toned, but most of the interior remains clean with bright text. All edges gilt. Quarto. 386pp.