Pierre Gorse — Pau Et Ses Environs (Basses-Pyrenees)

[Paris], Becquet, c1850 . Cloth. Two beautifully illustrated and very scarce collections of lithographs presenting views of France, from celebrated French artist Pierre Gorse. A very scarce work. Two beautifully illustrated works from French draftsman, lithographer and engraver Pierre Gorse, lithographed by Becquet Freres. 'Pau et ses Environs (Basses-Pyrenees)' illustrated with an engraved title page, and six tinted lithographs.  'Eaux Bonnes et ses Environs' illustrated with an engraved title page, twelve tinted lithographs, and two chromolithographs. Collated, complete. Including depictions of Chateau d'Henri IV, the Vallee des Eaux-Bonnes, Eaux-Chaudes, and various waterfalls and rural scenes. Undated, dated circa 1850 via WorldCat. A beautifully illustrated and very scarce work. In the publisher's original cloth covered boards. Joint heads and tails starting, with boards slightly tender. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright, with the odd spot. Good . Ill.: Pierre Gorse; Becquet Freres. Good .