Basel. Central view with boat + angling scenery and further figurines. Toned wood engraving by the Compton pupil (Karl) Alfred Niedermann (landscapist, woodcutter + author, 1843 Zurich – 1926) after Richard Puettner (Wurzen 1842 – Munich 1913) for A. Closs, Stuttgart. (1875/76.) 19.8 x 23.8 cm. – From the about contemporary Dutch edition.
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