This is a fine set of wood engravings published in German by Friedrich von Hellwald. Many are the same engravings seen in the American publication "Picturesque America" and others we have not seen before. Wonderful views of Washington DC, Richmond, Louisville, New Orleans, Augusta, Charleston, Savannah, Harper's Ferry. All but four are full page engravings with blank verso. The others are included in text pages. They are not bound, but enclosed in the original paper wrappers that were evidently issued as a serial subscription. Sold as a collection of plates, not intended as the complete issues.