Rare lithographic work on Muskoka, Canada, 1883

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Author: Roper, Edward
Title: Muskoka: The Picturesque Playground of Canada (cover title)
Place Published: Toronto, Canada
Publisher:Hart & Company
Date Published: 1883-84
Description:

12 lithographed plates from drawing by Edward Roper. 29x38 cm (11½x15"), loose a issued in cloth portfolio with large lithographed pictorial cover label.

Rare lithographic work offer a peek into the marvels of Muskoka in central Ontario, a prime tourist destination even in the 19th century, notable for many lakes and opportunity for hunting and angling. The delicately-executed lithographs, though, concentrate mostly on the sublime beauty of the region. Quite rare - OCLC/WorldCat lists only one copy, at the Toronto Public Library.
Condition Report: Rubbing and extremity wear to covers, which are loose, edges showing; plates with some edge wear and creasing, a marginal chip or two; overall very good.