FERGUSSON, JAMES
ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE ROCK-CUT TEMPLES OF INDIA
SELECTED FROM THE BEST EXAMPLES OF THE DIFFERENT SERIES OF CAVES AT ELLORD, AJUNTA, CUTTACK, SALSETTE, HARLI, AND MAHAVELLIPORE.First Edition
Year: 1845
Size: 54.5 x 38.5 cm (21.4 x 15 inches)
Published by: John Weale.
Together with Text Volume to accompany the Folio Volume of Plates.
No. of Illustrations: 18 Plus 1 Title Page All Hand Colored Lithographic Plates
Large folio, additional tinted lithographed title and 18 plates, all drawn on stone by Mr. T.C. Dibdin, from sketches carefully made on the spot, with the assistance of the camera-lucida, in the years 1838-9. Publisher's original dark -brown half leather gilt over moire cloth, title in gilt on upper cover and spine.
Text Volume: Large 8vo, xv+63 pp + 10 Sepia tone Lithographic plates (many fold-out) on thick paper, later hardcover binding.
FIRST EDITION. James Ferguson's work is based on first hand observations in Calcutta, where he studied remains of the ancient Indian architecture. Soon after his return to London, he shared his observations in The Rock-cut Temples of India. Abbey Travel 467
Highly Rare Text Volume.
Provenance : Collection of a Gentleman
About Artist
James Fergusson (1808 - 1886)
James Fergusson (1808-86) spent ten years as an indigo planter in India, the profits from which allowed him to embark upon a second career as an architectural historian. Although he had no formal training, he became one of the most respected researchers…...Read More
Excellent Condition
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