Fraser, James Baillie.

first edition, large folio (780 x 565mm.), uncoloured lithographed title, 20 hand-coloured aquatint plates on thick paper by R. Havell and son after Fraser, the plates watermarked to 1823, the interleaved blanks 1830, contemporary green half morocco, binding rubbed

Abbey, Travel 498; not in Tooley

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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rare. "among the finest aquatints of mountain scenery ever produced" (Godrej & Rohatgi).

James Baillie Fraser (1783–1856) was the eldest son of a landed Scottish family, who followed several brothers to India and became a merchant in Calcutta in early 1814. Much of his spare time was spent sketching, painting (he was tutored by the artist George Chinnery) and writing. Fraser visited the Himalayas during the years 1815 and 1816. Upon his return to Calcutta, he was encouraged to publish his drawings of the region by William Havell.

See also illustration on upper cover of this catalogue (detail).