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Auction 125, Lot 485

"[Lot of 50 Engravings]", Bartlett, W. H.

Subject: Scotland

Period: 1838 (circa)

Publication: Scotland by William Beattie

Color: Black & White

Size:
7 x 4.5 inches
17.8 x 11.4 cm
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This is a nice group of steel engravings illustrating castles, abbeys, cities and sights in Scotland. The engravings were made by William Henry Bartlett, the foremost illustrator of topography of his generation. The engravings are accompanied by text pages 127-200, which provide descriptions of the views, and a photocopy of the title page.

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Condition: A

Occasional toning or light spots, most fine.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $100

Closed on 9/24/2008

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