Crime engravings Murder c. 1760-90 lot x 19 rare engraved prints
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & PrintsUntitled Lot British Crime Engravings.
(Old Prints, Engravings, British Crime, Murder, Murder Scenes).
Issued c. 1760-90's, London. Unknown sources, as acquired.
A thematic group of scarce old prints, all depicting public executions of some type.
Nice lot of nineteen (19) 18th century engraved prints. Prints were all mounted on sturdy backing paper long ago, on the reverse of each sheet is old unrelated text from unknown sources (newspapers or periodicals?).
Nice looking examples, pleasing age patina, blank margins all trimmed narrow as seen, light soiling or toning, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.
A unique one of a kind lot comprised of scarce/ rare prints.
Sheets measure c. 7" H x 4 1/4" W.
Engraved areas measure c. 6 1/2" H x 3 7/8" W.
[B5603].