Berlin Rellstab, Ludwig Berlin and its immediate surroundings in original picturesque views. Historically and topographically described. With steel engraved title with vignette and 54 steel engraved plates by Kolb and others after Rohbock and Würbs. Darmstadt, Lange, 1855. gr. 8°. Copy in splendid binding. Original gilt-stamped full leather binding with gilt edges on three sides and moiré endpapers. On the front cover the Berolina in an oval surrounded by a laurel wreath, below the allegories of the Spree and Havel, in the four spandrels the coats of arms of the cities of Berlin, Potsdam, Spandau and Charlottenburg. (scuffed, rubbed and bumped, spine expertly restored). One of the most beautiful works of views of the 19th century. - Berlin-Bibl. 63 (edition of 1852 with only 30 views). - Engelmann I, 346 - With decorative, strongly printed views of Brandenburg Gate, Gendarmenmarkt, Schlossbrücke, Altes Museum, Bauschule, University, Cathedral, Lustgarten, Palace, Potsdam, Spandau, Tegel, Stralau, Charlottenburg Palace, Opera, Werdersche Kirche, Zeughaus, Stralau, Tegel, Babelsberg, Pfaueninsel, Pfingstberg, Sanssouci, Potsdam's Nicolaikirche, Marmorpalais etc.. - The plates partly delicately browned, partially with slight flaking, only occasionally with small stains, V-joint broken (book block firm, however). Overall very well preserved. Clean copy with splendidly filigree steel engraved plates throughout. With steel engraved title with vignette and 54 steel engraved plates by Kolb and others after Rohbock and Würbs. - Copy in luxury binding. Original full leather binding richly embossed in gold with gilt edges on three sides and moiré endpapers. On the front cover the Berolina in an oval surrounded by a laurel wreath, below the allegories of Spree and Havel, in the four corners the coats of arms of the cities of Berlin, Potsdam, Spandau and Charlottenburg. (scuffed, rubbed and bumped, spine expertly restored) - One of the most beautiful works of views of the 19th century. - With decorative views of Brandenburg Gate, Gendarmenmarkt, Schlossbrücke, Altes Museum, Bauschule, University, Cathedral, Lustgarten, Schloss, Potsdam, Spandau, Tegel, Stralau, Schloss Charlottenburg, Opera, Werdersche Kirche, Zeughaus, Stralau, Tegel, Babelsberg, Pfaueninsel, Pfingstberg, Sanssouci, Potsdamer Nicolaikirche, Marmorpalais etc.. - The plates partly delicately browned, partially with slight offsetting, only sporadically with small stains, front joint broken (bookblock however firm). Overall very well preserved. Clean copy with splendidly filigree steel engraved plates throughout.