Harlequin Duck American War Dead from the collection of Rosemary

from the collection of Rosemary Portal

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

conchology

While many artists contributed

with clear black lettering to the upper board and spine

Harlequin Duck American War Dead from the collection of RosemaryArtist: 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