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FIRST EDITION, 30 hand coloured lithograph plates from Lawson's 'Scotland Delineated', many signed by the artist, wide margins, very occasional marginal chipping, not affecting image, London, Joseph Hogarth, 1847RARE SIGNED copies of some of the most attractive views of Scottish Scenery and a major achievement in British lithography. It was published in parts by Joseph Hogarth. Hogarth commissioned important landscape artists to produce drawings of Scottish scenery, while Lawson supplied the accompanying text. The enterprise failed due to the high cost which comes with working with so many skilled artists. The collection includes: W. Leitch. The Town & Castle of Dumbarton from the Leven. Hand-coloured lithograph, mounted on card; David Roberts. Edinburgh from Calton Hill. Hand coloured lithograph; George Cattermole. Fishmarket Close Edinburgh. Hand col. Lithograph; George Cattermole. Dowie's Tavern Liberton's Wynd Lawnmarket Edinburgh. Hand-col. Litho. ; W.L.Leitch. New Assemble Hall, Edinburgh. Hand… Read More