Hunter, [William, Jr.] Hunter's Ottawa Scenery, in the Vicinity of Ottawa City, Canada Ottawa, Canada: by the author, 1855 Superb plates, and the first, largest and most impressive viewbook by this Canadian artist and designer (1823-1894), who subsequently published topographical works on Niagara and eastern Canada (see Lande 1862-866), including a "Panoramic Guide from Niagara Falls to Quebec" which was frequently reprinted. As well as a fine folding map, the plates for his OTTAWA SCENERY, printed by Bufford in Boston, include: (1) Rideau Falls; (2) View of Locks; (3) View from Barrack Hill - Looking Down the Ottawa; (4) View from Barrack Hill; (5) Junction of the Gatineau with the Ottawa river; (6) The Approach of the Suspension Bridge; (7) Suspension Bridge over Chaudière Falls; (8) The Big Kettle; (9) A Portion of the Chaudière Falls, from the North; (10) The Chasm, Chaudière Falls; (11) View from Interior of Chasm; (12) Timber Slide; (13) Natural Curiosity Ottawa River First Edition. Small folio (13-1/2 x 10-1/4 inches). 19pp. Folding map and 14 oval tinted lithographed plates by Bufford of Boston, after drawings by the artist. Original brown blind-stamped cloth with gilt lettering on upper cover, rebacked in cloth, corners bumped and edges rubbed, internally fine. TPL, 3563; Lande, 1861 Price: USD 3,000.00 other currencies   order no. 31242    inquire

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