This very early chromolithographic view of Singapore depicts the Singapore River in the foreground with a procession crossing a bridge in the background. It was taken during the dry season as evidenced by the low water level and beached boats. Drawn by Barthelemy Lauvergne, one of several painters who accompanied August Nicolas Vaillant on his circumnavigation of the globe. Issued in Valliant's Voyage Autour du Monde Execute Pendant les Annes 1836 et 1837 sur la Corvette la Bonite Commandee … Album Historique. Printed by Rose-Joseph Lemercier, edited by Anthus Bertrand, and published by Ackermann & Co. in London.

References: Sabin #98298.

Condition: A

A crisp impression on a bright sheet with some very minor foxing that is mostly in the margins.