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1855217573London: Thomas Constable 1855. First of this translation. "Constable's Miscellany of Foreign Literature Vol. V. Translated from the German by Alexander Muir. Frontispiece engraved map printed in color. vii 326 2ads; viii 290 2 4adspp. 2 vols. 8vo. Original gilt-stamped brown cloth covers stamped with wreath around a globe. Covers a little faded small nick to fore-edge of title-page else very good. First of this translation. "Constable's Miscellany of Foreign Literature Vol. V" Translated from the German by Alexander Muir. Frontispiece engraved map printed in color. vii 326 2ads; viii 290 2 4adspp. 2 vols. 8vo. Published the year after the first edition the work begins with a historical overview before describing the authors travels on the island. Oddly enough three translations of Gregorovius' work on Corsica 1853 were published in 1855: Muir's; Russell Martineau's Longman's; and Edward J. Morris' Phila. Parry. Thomas Constable unknown
188854141Montpelier VT: S.W. Corse Landscape Photographer and Crayon Artist; A.N. Blanchard Photo. ca. 1888. Twelve boudoir albumen photos sized from 4.5 x 7.5 in. up to 5 x 8 in. mounted on beige-coloured studio boards sized 5 x 8 in. up to 5.25 x 8.5 in. a few w/ inventory number w/in negative at lower margin of image 7 w/ studio imprint on verso or lower blank margin of board minor dustsoiling some edgewear slight foxing to a couple of the images still VG collection with strong contrast. This collection of albumen boudoir photographs provide an excellent visual depiction of Montpelier Vermont at the end of the 19th century. An opening series of photographs offer birds-eye views of the town setting along the Winooski River and its tributaries showing factories homes the historic Vermont State House in the background homes and roads under construction and dam in the downtown area. Two of the images show nicely graded streets lined with Victorian homes street lighting installed and mature trees. In addition there are views of an unidentified family camping excursion with canvas tent erected next to hammocks well-to-do couple in horse and buggy in front of large Victorian home including an image of the interior as well. Corse fl. 1889-1903 was a popular landscape and portrait photographer in Barre VT before moving his studio to Montpelier in 1890 where he carried the latest photographic apparatus and was well-known for his children’s portrait photography as well as photos for state publications. Blanchard 1843-1923 served with the 1st U.S. Sharpshooters Company F in the Civil War and first established his studio in Barre VT in 1865 and later located to Montpelier from 1880 to 1887 according to city directories. See: Vermont: Its Resources and Industries Embracing Historical and Descriptive Sketches 1889 p. 69; Blanchard Feathered Lady of Montpelier Vermont The Cabinet Card Gallery 2016. S.W. Corse, Landscape Photographer, and Crayon Artist; A.N. Blanchard, Photo., hardcover
1861CORSICAA004669Longman Green Longman and Roberts London. 1861. Second edition enlarged with a new Preface. Royal octavo. pp xxxiv 450. Eight colour lithographs black-and-white drawings coloured map. Period binding by Bickers of full calf raised bands gilt decorated spine gilt rules and outer dentelles. Marbled endpapers and edges.1867 gift inscription on first blank. Covers scuffed and rubbed at one corner. Blanks spotted. Very good. Longman, Green, Longman, and Roberts, London. hardcover