early rare American engraved Anatomy plates c.1794 Scot Thackara

Anatomy

(Human Body- Science- Medical anatomy- dissection)

Fine and uncommon pair of matching old prints.

Issued c.1794-1803, Philadelphia- likely for Rees

Frontal image engraved by James Thackara

Rear body image engraved by R. Scot.

Very attractive, fine and uncommon 18th century American engraved pair of Human anatomy images.

Actual antique/ vintage printed sheets of paper, not a modern copy or reprint. The sheets could show signs of age difficult to capture digitally, but if we are offering it for sale you can be 100% certain it is entirely worthy of ownership by even the most discerning collector or dealer.

A picture is worth a thousand words. The scan is a major part of the item description. Please examine it closely, as what you see is what we will send you.

[note: we grade conservatively and always seek to disclose any noteworthy flaws.].

Both sheets remain well preserved, keeping in mind they are not modern or new, so minor flaws to paper are sometimes to be expected. Some light age wear or surface spotting/ soiling, all of which is hopefully visible within the zoomable scan.

Paper and image remains overall clean & sound. Old maps & prints often display small minor repairs on the back, could have uneven blank margins, might have extraneous fold-lines or other small minor age flaws which do not detract from the visual appeal or value. Condition is carefully considered in arriving at our price.

Attractive and appealing old vintage antique prints entirely worthy of hanging for display, resale, gift-givign, etc.

A style and manner of depiction entirely unique to this era.

Each sheet measures c.  10 3/8" H x 8 " W.

each printed area measures c. 9" H x 6 1/2 " W

Stauffer, American Engravers Upon Copper and Steel , p.267 & p. 242

[R6694 & 6695]