“The Tour of Dr. Syntax In Search of the Picturesque” - title page
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| © Gary-Donald Arts Fine prints on the internet since 2001 | |
“The Tour of Dr. Syntax In Search of the Picturesque” - title page |
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Inventory #: |
2664 | |
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Artist: |
Rowlandson, Thomas | ||||
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English 1757 - 1827 ( Dr. Syntax) | ||||
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Engraving | ||||
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1813 | ||||
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Image area - 5" x 8 1/2" (12.7 x 21.6 cm); Sheet size - 5 5/8” x 9 1/4” (14.9 x 20 cm) | ||||
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Title page, from “The Tour of Dr. Syntax In Search of the Picturesque” from the first American Edition published by William Charles, Philadelphia, hand colored engraving. | (click on image for photos) |
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The title page states: "The First American Edition, from the Second London Edition, Philadelphia, published and sold by Wm. Charles, at 320 South Third Street." The upper part of the page being the same as the London edition, and the lower part with the American publishing information instead of the poem that Ackermann placed there. | ||||
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Poor condition. Very darkened with edge pieces missing, back mounted to mat board. Matted in new 100% rag mats. | ||||
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$65 | Status: Available | |||