St. Paul's Cross
By James Stow
Located in Middletown, NY
London: Robert Wilkinson, c1620
Engraving on thin Japon paper,16 1/8 x 11 3/4 iches (408 x 297 mm), narrow margins. In good condition with some age-related toning and edge wear, including two small horizontal tears which appear at the right and left center sheet edges. There is a vertical edge tear on the the lower sheet edge which is expertly repaired with a tab of paper tape mounted to the verso, and a soft horizontal fold, as issued. Plate created circa 1620, however printed later, likely early 19th century.
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Category
17th Century English School Art by Medium: Engraving
MaterialsHandmade Paper, Engraving