(Pop-up, Peepshow) - "Perspectivische Ansicht... Lot 21

(Pop-up, Peepshow) - "Perspectivische Ansicht der Tunnels unter der Themse. Vue Perspective du Tunnel sous la Tamise." S.l., s.n., [c. 1825]. 6 copper-engravings, cutout, colored and assembled with accordion pleats, 21 x 14 x 54 cm (fine condition). In original paper sleeve with printed label (used). A double telescopic peepshow offering a perspective view both on the Thames with ships sailing and in the tunnel with people walking, horses and carriages. Possibly issued at the beginning of the tunnel when the two galleries from Rotherhithe to Wapping were just built. # Yale Center for British Art, GV 1199 P43. ¶ Jeu optique composé de 6 plans gravés, découpés, coloriés et montés à soufflets, donnant une vue sur la Tamise et le tunnel en dessous. Datable du début de la construction, vers 1825. Sous pochette cartonnée d'origine (pochette us. sinon très bel état)