Lot 60082 – 1840 Perkins Bacon background trials, 8 pieces from the archives illustrating the complex machine turned design
Lot 60082 – 1840 Perkins Bacon background trials, 8 pieces from the archives illustrating the complex machine turned design
Lot 60082 – 1840 Perkins Bacon background trials, 8 pieces from the archives illustrating the complex machine turned design
Great Britain » Line Engraved Essays, Plate Proofs, Colour Trials and Reprints
Price realised
420 GBP
Estimate
150 – 200 GBP
Auction date
ven. 17 juin 2022 at 12:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1840 Perkins Bacon background trials, eight pieces from the archives illustrating the complex machine turned design they were capable of producing, these being similar in design to the background trials illustrated in the GB QV Specialised volume I; condition is very mixed, soiling, age staining, tears; a fascinating accumulation.
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