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Samuel Howitt
Ape and Fox, antique animal fable etching by Samuel Howitt

1810

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Original antique etching by Samuel Howitt (1756-1822) . C1810. Published by Edward Orme. An early 19th century etching by Howitt from a series depicting fables. Samuel Howitt was highly regarded for his animal and sporting etchings. Size: 160mm by 210mm (6 1/2" by 8 1/2") (platemark)
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