Beschreibung:

BODMER, Karl, illustrator]. MAXIMILIAN ZU WIED-NEUWIED, Prince (1782-1867). 83 loose plates (including 2 duplicates) after Karl Bodmer for Maximilian's Reise in das Innere Nord-America in den Jahren 1832 bis 1834 (originally published in Koblenz, 1839-41). 50 large plates (approximately 610 x 460 mm) [Tabs. 1-48 including 2 duplicates]) and 33 smaller "vignette" plates (I-XXXIII), condition varies (some dampstaining, spotting and soiling); loose in modern boards portfolio. Of the 83 plates, 2 are handcolored (Pls.14 and 20), 55 plates bear the Bodmer blind-stamp, about 8 are modern restrikes or facsimiles. The plates were apparently gathered from various impressions (some original, a few on India proof) to forma complete set. Sold not subject to return. [ With :] MAXIMILIAN ZU WIED-NEUWIED, Prince. Reise in das Innere Nord-America Jahren 1832-34 . New York: Johnson Reprint Co., 1968. 2 volumes, 4 o, facsimile of the Koblenz 1839-41 edition, folding map, half vellum gilt. Sold as a collection of plates, not subject to return. (3)