A very rare complete set of 10 hand colored aquatint views after James Kershaw, depicting the aftermath of the First Anglo-Burmese War (1824-26). Kershaw was a member of the invading forces who made drawings of the journey between Rangoon and the capital.

Two volumes comprising a 4to text volume and atlas in oblong folio.

Very rare, only complete copy in the auction records of the last 50 years: a presentation copy from Kershaw to Ms. Page.

Oblong folio (approx. 598 x 469mm; 478 x 351mm to platemarks). 10 hand-colored aquatints by Daniell after Kershaw, loosely mounted under mats (uniformly toned within margins; some spotting and light staining).

References:

Abbey Travel 406; Bobins 797.


1. Title Page Wrapper
10. Melloon from the British Position
11. Pagahm-Mew
2. North face of the Great Pagoda, Prome
3. View from the West face of the Great Pagoda, Prome
4. Rangoon from the Anchorage
5. View from Brigadier McCregh's Pagoda, Rangoon
6. Dagon Pagoda, near Rangoon, taken from the Lines of H.M. 13th & 38th Regiments
7. Dagon Pagoda, near Rangoon
8. Prome, from the South heights
9. Prome, from the heights occupied by H.M. 13th Light Infantry