Adelaide. Hindley St. from the Corner of King William St.
London: 1847. First printing. Handsome hand-colored lithograph of Adelaide, plate 41 from "South Australia Illustrated."
This is one of the two prints featuring the town of Adelaide, the other being "The Departure of Capt. Sturt. August 1844". "George French Angas painted some of the earliest views of South Australia. Arriving in Adelaide in January 1844, he rapidly set about an extensive series of journeys to the Murray Lakes, Barossa Valley, Fleurieu Peninsula and the South East, capturing his impressions of the young colony-its landscapes, its inhabitants and the flora and fauna. After a trip to New Zealand he returned to South Australia in 1845 and travelled to Port Lincoln. With his impressive portfolio of water colours he then sailed for London and in 1847 published the magnificent folio South Australia illustrated, which has served ever since as a glowing snapshot of South Australia in 1844. The book contains 60 plates with accompanying text." *
Folio size print, image size 16x12 1/2" on wide margined paper. Period hand color. The classic early depiction of Adelaide. A hint of brown underneath the title but overall in very good condition.
*State Library of South Australia website." Item #7193
Price: $950.00