Description: You're looking at a beautifully detailed engraved illustration from the 'Picturesque America' series. Published by D. Appleton and Company of New York in 1872 and 1874 and edited by the romantic poet and journalist William Cullen Bryant. - MONTREAL Quebec - Helen's Island, Custom House, Paddle Steamers 1874 - Print Size: Aprox 12.5" x 9.5" - Printed on good quality paper with text and/or other illustrations on rear. The illustrations found within the series were said to have had a profound influence on the growth of tourism and the historic preservation movement in the United States. The "Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In. A Delineation by Pen and Pencil of the Mountains, Rivers, Lakes, Forests, Water-falls, Shores, Caons, Valleys, Cities, and Other Picturesque Features of Our Country. With Illustrations on Steel and Wood, by Eminent American Artists" series was published and delivered as a subscription; semi-monthly parts were sent out to subscribers. Once complete, the subscription would be bound into volumes. The stately, bound two volume set was proudly displayed in parlors of subscriber homes as a show of status. Engravers included Robert Hinshelwood (1812-1885), Edward Paxman Brandard (1819-1898), Samuel Valentine Hunt (1803-1893), William Wellstood (1819-1900), William Chapin (1802-1888), Henry Bryan Hall (1808-1884). - Shipped in hard back envelope or cardboard tube, with fragile tape. - Review the images above for quality. The product you receive is exactly as depicted (colour may vary). - Over a century year old piece of art! - We sell only originals, full of perfect imperfections only time can create. No reprints. - Buy a gorgeous piece of history; They make a wonderful gift for history buffs, zoologists, botanists, artists and creators of all kinds! - Unless stated otherwise, any frames or extras shown within the photography above, are not included. - Visit our shop for a wide array of original vintage prints!
Price: 12.5 GBP
Location: Plymouth
End Time: 2024-12-21T14:56:05.000Z
Shipping Cost: 21.08 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Seller
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
Material: Engraving, Paper
Colour: Black
Year of Production: 1874
Width (Inches): 9.5
Subject: Landmarks
Date of Creation: Antique (Pre-1900)
Style: Vintage
Originality: Original
Height (Inches): 12.5
Print Surface: Paper
Artist: Unknown
Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Framing: Unframed
Type: Print
