William Brockedon, Passes of the Alphs, London, 1828-9William Brockedon (1787-1854) – English

William Brockedon, Passes of the Alphs, London, 1828-9
William Brockedon (1787-1854) – English painter, writer, and inventory
“Illustrations of the Passes of the Alphs, By Which Italy Communicates with France, Switzerland, and Germany.” London: Self-Published, 1828 & 1829. 2 vols. First editions.
Volumes include one folding map of travel route
108 additional plates and maps
Provenance: T.J. Coolidge Bookplate, attributed to Thomas Jefferson Coolidge (1831-1920), descendent of the American founding father, Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)
Folio (333 x 243 mm); three-quarter green leather bindings with marble boards
Very good condition
Estimate: $1,000

An illuminating account of William Brockedon’s multiple crossings of the Alps by way of French, Swiss and German passages.

William Brockedon (English, 1787-1854)

Brockedon began his life in Totnes in the South Devon area of England. He spent his early years studying with his father, a watchmaker. Though Brockedon exhibited a natural talent for mechanics, after his father’s death, William Brockedon went on to study painting in London for six years. During the years of 1812 to 1837, Brockedon became a regular contributor to the exhibitions at the Royal Academy and the British Institution, exhibiting over sixty works across the historical, landscape, and portraiture categories. At that same time, Brockedon also developed a name for himself as an author, with a particular pension for texts of travel. However, his highly active mind maintained a love of mechanics and technology, which led to his success in several mechanical patents as well.

Condition

Wear to the green leather over the spine and hinges, with minor chipping to the marble boards. Previous owner’s bookplate on front pastedowns of each volume, as well as round circular label with “B.1” written. A gift inscription dated to 1848 in ink on the front endpaper of both volumes. Minor soiling and occasional minor foxing. The map called for at the end of the second volume is bound into the front of the first volume immediately following the list of plates. In overall very good condition.

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William Brockedon (1787-1854) – English painter, writer, and inventory
“Illustrations of the Passes of the Alphs, By Which Italy Communicates with France, Switzerland, and Germany.” London: Self-Published, 1828 & 1829. 2 vols. First editions.
Volumes include one folding map of travel route
108 additional plates and maps
Provenance: T.J. Coolidge Bookplate, attributed to Thomas Jefferson Coolidge (1831-1920), descendent of the American founding father, Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)
Folio (333 x 243 mm); three-quarter green leather bindings with marble boards
Very good condition
Estimate: $1,000

An illuminating account of William Brockedon’s multiple crossings of the Alps by way of French, Swiss and German passages.

William Brockedon (English, 1787-1854)

Brockedon began his life in Totnes in the South Devon area of England. He spent his early years studying with his father, a watchmaker. Though Brockedon exhibited a natural talent for mechanics, after his father’s death, William Brockedon went on to study painting in London for six years. During the years of 1812 to 1837, Brockedon became a regular contributor to the exhibitions at the Royal Academy and the British Institution, exhibiting over sixty works across the historical, landscape, and portraiture categories. At that same time, Brockedon also developed a name for himself as an author, with a particular pension for texts of travel. However, his highly active mind maintained a love of mechanics and technology, which led to his success in several mechanical patents as well.

Condition

Wear to the green