Germany Painted by E.T. Compton & E. Harrison Compton
Described by The Rev. J.F. Dickie
Published by Adam & Charles Black: London 1912 1st Edition
Includes All 74 Colour Plates + Frontis + Folding Sketch Map
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Germany, beautifully illustrated by the renowned landscape artists E. T. Compton and E. Harrison Compton, presents an evocative visual and textual portrait of the German Empire at the height of its pre-First World War cultural and geographic diversity. The Rev. J. F. Dickie provides a richly descriptive narrative accompanying the Compton brothers' atmospheric watercolours, guiding the reader through regions such as the Black Forest, Baden, Württemberg, Bavaria, the Rhineland, Saxony, and the Baltic coast. The volume blends travel writing with topographical art, capturing not only the scenery but the distinctive character of German towns, villages, rivers, and mountain landscapes in the early twentieth century.
Published in 1912 by Adam & Charles Black, this first edition forms part of the celebrated A&C Black colour-plate series and retains its striking original decorative cloth binding featuring the imperial black eagle and gilt titling. The book includes a full complement of colour plates, each printed on thick coated stock with protective tissue guards, and remains a vivid example of the high production standards for which the series is known. A handsome and historically resonant volume, ideal for collectors of A&C Black colour-plate books, enthusiasts of pre-war European travel art, and admirers of the Compton brothers' landscapes."
Light wear and fading to covers and spine. Binding is excellent with firm, secure covers and pages. Includes All 74 Colour Plates + Frontis + Folding Sketch Map. Light foxing only with plates beautifully presented and tissue papers intact. An excellent copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
