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BIRMANN (Samuel)

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Memories of the Chamonix valley. Basel, Birmann and Sons, [1826]. In-folio, burgundy half-folio with corners, gilt title piece on the first cover, spine ribbed and decorated, faded spine, rubbed binding, faded covers. Perret, 479. First edition of this beautiful album, illustrated with 25 aquatints on China pasted, coloured and enhanced with gum, and a lithographed folding panorama of Le Bréven. Freckles. Rare. - Enclosed: 6 various old engravings in colours, flying