Voyage pittoresque dans la Régence d'Alger exécuté en 1833, et lithographié par E. Lessore, & W. Wyld. Dédié à Mr. Horace Vernet

First edition of this important and early collection of 50 superb lithographs of Algiers printed on china paper mounted on heavy wove, executed by the two painters Emile-Aubert Lessore (1805–1876), a pupil of Ingres, and William Wyld (1806–1889), a friend of Vernet. The work was originally issued in five parts: buildings, landscapes, figures, scenes, etc.

See: Bibliothèque algérienne de Gérard Sangnier, no. 207. Not in Blackmer. Playfair, 517. Tailliart, 896. Gay, 919. Brunet III, 1018.

Contemporary binding in half green shagreen, flat spine with triple gilt fillets and blind-stamped fleurons, gilt decorative bands at head and foot of spine, the upper band partially faded; marbled paper-covered boards with some marginal discoloration. Contemporary binding.

Spine restored, occasional scattered foxing.

The lithographs display exceptional finesse and depth, vividly capturing the atmosphere of Algiers. "De très belles gravures, très précieuses pour la connaissance du vieil Alger" (Tailliart).