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[Colour plate] Forsell, Christian

Torna Härad II.

First edition. [Stockholm] [1827-1835] Plate 43 x 29 cm. Plate mark 25.5 x 19,5 cm.

Extraordinary broad margins. Fine condition.

A hand colored plate from the classic swedish costume book "Ett år i Sverige" (One Year in Sweden). The book is regarded as one of the high points of swedish book production throughout the centuries. It is known for its high quality engravings and wonderful illuminated coloring. The present plate is engraved by the publisher Christian Forsell. This plate has never been bound and has preserved extraordinary broad margins, which is quite rare.

Item No: 328