ALIQUIS.

The Flight of the Old Woman Who Was Tossed Up in a Basket. Sketched & Etched by Aliquis.

London D. Bogue (c. 1844) Oblong octavo, when folded. Inscribed by Aliquis, "From the Author." The recipient's name has been inked over. A rare juvenile panorama consisting of twelve brightly colored etchings by the anonymous artist Aliquis ("anyone" in Latin). Based on an old nursery rhyme, the story of the old woman is told through amusing and detailed illustrations that show her flight from Earth to Heaven, where she proceeds to brush the cobwebs from the sky. There is also a list of the plates with humorous descriptions for each illustration. For example, "Plate 2: Here we see how the olde woman is inquired of by one concernynge the place where unto she wendeth her waye." Unfolded to its full measure, the vertical panorama measures seven feet, the narrative unfolding from the bottom panel upward, an unusual format for panoramas but in this case consistent with the story. Bound in full red leather boards, with gilt lettering to the front cover and spine, and gilt dentelles. Some rubbing to edges of boards, small splits to hinges at top and bottom of spine, one interior panel partially split at fold. A near fine original copy of a delightful juvenile panorama, which has not appeared in a public sale for more than twenty-five years. Circular bookplate of the distinguished collector Sir David Salomons.

• USD 8,500.00 > autres monnaies
• Commande nro.: 21755

• libraire: Bromer Booksellers Inc. (USA)