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Views by Jacques-Gerard Milbert. From Itinéraire Pittoresque du Fleuve Hudson et des Parties Laterales. Paris: H. Gaugain, 1828-29. First edition. Images 8 x 11 5/8. Lithographs. On India paper, mounted on backing sheet as original issued. Very good condition, except as noted.

Many Europeans visited the United States in the early decades of the nineteenth century. One of the most prominent was Jacques-Gerard Milbert, who came to the United States on a scientific fact finding mission in 1815, staying until 1822. Interested in the topography of the United States, as well as its natural and social history, Milbert made drawings of most of the places he visited. This resulted, upon his return to Paris, in the publication of the Itinéraire Pittoresque, comprising 53 prints of the United States. These views form one of the most comprehensive and accurate depictions of the northeast in the period. They are also important early examples of the use of the relatively new medium of lithography for topographical prints.

15. "Falls of Mount Ida, above the city of Troy." Lithograph by Bichebois (?). $275
33. "Falls on the Flint River." Lithograph by Deroy. Hand color. Some light wear in image at top and paper time toning and minor blemishes. $275
37. "Falls of the Genesee Rivers." Lithograph by Deroy. $425

Views by Jacques Gerard Milbert. From Itinéraire Pittoresque du Fleuve Hudson et des Parties Laterales. Paris: ca. 1834. Second edition. Images 8 x 11 5/8. Lithographs. Very good condition.

7. "Falls of Cohoes of the river Mohawk." $175
12. "Military Post, Sacketts harbor." $175
21. "Chereza Falls Indian River." $175
23. "Falls on the Flint River." $175
25. "Bridge on the Hudson River near Luzerne." Faint color in sky. $225
34. "Deer Creek Falls." $175
40. "Mills on Black River." Hand color. Framed. $225
41. "Theresa Falls, Indian River." $225
44. "Commencement of Passaic Falls." $275

Jacques Gerard Milbert. "Vue du Cours supérieur de la rivière Mohawk qui se réunit au fleuve Hudson. Etat de New-York." From Amérique Septentrionale. Paris, ca. 1835. Lithograph by Langlumé. 9 1/2 x 14 1/2. Light hand color. Very good condition.

Besides for his Itinéraire Pittoresque, Milbert also produced a number of other series of views of America, including a set of images titled Amérique Septentrionale. This image is from that set and it shows up upper regions of the Mohawk River in New York State. It is typical of Milbert's excellent artistic ability and provides a wonderful image of this important region shortly after the opening of the Erie Canal. Slightly larger and much rarer than the Itinéraire prints, this is a most desirable American print. $675

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