Castle Ruins Overgrown Solar Eclipse c.1719 antique hand color Celestial print

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(Lunar Orbit, Overgrown Castle Ruins)

Issued c.1719, Frankfurt, by Mallet

Charming original antique engraved print, with beautiful hand color.

Printed in the early 18th century, the hand made paper has been gently age toned as always, but which remains sound, mostly clean & well preserved.

A lovely artistic image which is not often seen, and is perfect for display.

A picture is worth a thousand words. The zoomable image is a major part of the item description. Please examine closely, as what you see is what we will send you. [note: we grade very conservatively and always seek to disclose any noteworthy flaws ].

In Good+ to near Very Good or better condition; normal uniform minor age toning to sheet as typical, light waviness and small staining or spotting. Overall the printed image is clean, well preserved and very attractive.

A fascinating antique printed image which any collector, dealer, institution or person of artistic taste would be happy to own and display.

Sheet measures c.  8" H x  5 5/8" W.

Printed area measures c. 5 5/8" H x  3 7/8" W

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