Rare 100% Genuine 1787 Copperplate Engravings ex Book “Bankes New System” #44. On offer are a 100% genuine, first strike copperplate. Engravings from the 1787 book entitled. A New, Royal and Authentic System of Universal Geography, Ancient and Modern. Published by Thomas Bankes & printed by Charles Cook, London. The book included engravings from Captain Cooks voyagers and other celebrated explorers journeys. The engravings are entitled “Huaheine House of God & Otaheite House of the Dead”. Each measures 23.5cms wide, some foxing & marks as per photos. Looks far better than the photos depict. The rears are blank. Would look stunning framed as a pair. Will be posted flat & not rolled to avoid creasing & damage. Local Brisbane pick-up welcomed. This is the buyers / importers responsibility. _gsrx_vers_854 GS 7.0.18 (854). This item is in the category “Art\Art Prints”. The seller is “hnco” and is located in this country: AU. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Unit of Sale: Single Piece
- Material: Paper
- Certificate of Authenticity (COA): No
- Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
- Framing: Unframed
- Type: Print
- Year of Production: 1787
- COA Issued By: No COA
- Style: Colonial
- Features: 1st Edition
- Production Technique: Copper Engraving
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
- Time Period Produced: 1750-1799