At the turn of the century, Littig & Company commissioned the accomplished artist Richard Rummell (1848-1924) to create watercolors of some of the nation's most prestigious colleges. From these watercolors, copper-plates were engraved and a limited number of pulls (engravings) were distributed. Unlike other college views of the period, the Rummell plates are glorious panoramic views of the entire campus. Art historians speculate that since the views appear to be drawn from an altitude of about 300 ft., it is likely that the artist worked from a balloon. This is the original 1st issue hand signed by Rummell mounted on museum board in a period Walnut rare frame, very rare in 1st state an aerial of Lehigh taken from a height of 300 feet by Rummell, He also did rival Lafayette College in Easton Penn the same year, I own this one however, it is Graham Aradar re issue or 2nd issue will be on offer in a separate offering Arader Galleries has commissioned a master printer to pull a limited number of restrikes from these original copper-plates of college views. Printed on heavy wove paper, t . Displaying 750 of 1916 characters.

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Title: Lehigh University
Publisher: Littig and Sons, New York
Publication Date: 1907
Binding: No Binding
Illustrator: Richard Rummell
Edition: 1st Edition
Printing: 1st Printing
Condition: Fine
Signed: Signed by Author and Artist

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Hirschfeld Galleries, Established in 1930, is a full-line used, collectible, rare, and antiquarian book dealer located in Saint Louis, Missouri. Our collection comprises over 100,000 items, collected over 5 generations. We specialize in fine bindings, first editions, private press, early printed, and incunabula. We are happy to consult to institutions, private collectors, and the trade. We can offer appraisals, rare book searches, and collection advice.

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