Harlequin Duck American War Dead the ease of movement

the ease of movement

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Presentation inscription in blue ink from the artist: “With many thanks for your kind collaboration from the artist

Due to its age the hinge is weak and there is part of spine missing but otherwise is beautifully bound with gilt to both the boards and edges

from the collection of Rosemary Portal

Harlequin Duck American War Dead the ease of movementArtist: Alexander Francis Lydon Engraver: Benjamin Fawcett Date: 1870 Style: Hand Coloured Prints Paper Size: Approximately 26cm x 17cm 10 x 6. 5 inches Description: The illustrations were designed by Alexander Francis Lydon and produced by the noted printer and engraver Benjamin Fawcett at his workshop in Driffield, Yorkshire. Fawcetts plates were created using multiple engraved wood blocks, with separate colours printed in succession before being