Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) scarce antique print "Astronomy". DATE PRINTED: 1818, dated on the print. SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 25.5 x 20 cm (10 x 8 inches) plus margins with a blank back (medium). ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Engraved by Lowry. Wilson Lowry FRS (24 January 1762 – 23 June 1824) was an English engraver. Lowry specialised in making engraving of architectural and mechanical topics, and excelled in perspective views of machinery. Lowry's most famous work in this field was undoubtedly the work he did for Rees's Cyclopædia between 1802 and 1819. PROVENANCE: Published in "The Cyclopaedia; or, Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature". Published by by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, & Brown in London. The 19th-century encyclopedic work was published in serialized form from 1802 to 1820 consisting in total of 39 volumes of text, 5 volumes of plates and an atlas. TYPE: Antique copper plate engraving printed on paper. VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is blank. CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy. AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition. POSTAGE / SHIPPING COSTS: I only charge postage for the first print ordered. There is no additional postage charge if you order more than one print. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: . Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter
Price: 12.99 GBP
Location: Marlow
End Time: 2025-02-10T07:54:43.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.36 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Material: Engraving
Date of Creation: Antique (Pre-1900)
Original/ Repro: Original
Listed by Self-Representing Artist?: No
Year of Production: 1818
Subject: Science/Medicine
Originality: Original - see definition below
Print Surface: Paper
Type: Print
