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Antique Copper plate engraving of a Zebra published between 1796-1828 in London for "Encyclopaedia Londinensis, or universal dictionary of arts, …
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Antique Copper plate engraving of a Zebra published between 1796-1828 in London for "Encyclopaedia Londinensis, or universal dictionary of arts, sciences and literature". Compiled and edited in publication by John Wilkes. Presented in cream colored matting and gold wood frame.
John Wilkes (1750 – March 31, 1810) was an English printer, bookseller and stationer. He was a Freeman of Winchester and proprietor of the Hampshire Chronicle. With Peter Barfoot he ran the British Directory Office in London, which published the Universal British Directory from 1790 to 1798 after obtaining a royal patent.
He "compiled, digested and arranged" the Encyclopaedia Londinensis; or, universal dictionary of arts, sciences, and literature, which was published between about 1801 and 1828 in 24 volumes, with three volumes of copperplate engravings. Some extensive articles were also published separately, viz. Horology (1811)
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- Dimensions
- 14ʺW × 1ʺD × 16ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Animals
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Period
- Early 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Engraving
- Printmaking Materials
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Very good antique condition, light rippling to print. Wear commensurate with age. Very good antique condition, light rippling to print. Wear commensurate with age. less
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