Howitt, Samuel (1765 – Somers Town 1822)? Hindoo Method of Taming Elephants. Elephant in the taming frame in landscape with trees. Aquatint in its  original  coloring. Inscribed: Published & Sold Jan^y. 1^st. 1813, by Edw^d. Orme, Bond St. London., otherwise as above. 17.8 x 23.3 cm.

Tooley 225, 68. – From the 1819 2^nd edition of FOREIGN FIELD SPORTS , Schwerdt I (1928), 177 ff.: “The coloured plates … especially those drawn by Howitt, are fine, both as regards draughtsmanship and colouring … (The book) is sure to increase in value … ”. – Highly instructive representation.
Offer no. 11,766 / EUR  91. (c. US$ 118.) + shipping

“  … that I have received the parcel in good order. Very well and professional packed indeed. The litho of Mourot is according to my expectations. The drawing is rare. Colouring most probably same time … ”

(Mr. P. v. d. W., June 26, 2003)

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