1759 Antique Print; A Sea Polypus

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Production Technique : Copper Engraving
Year of Production : 1759
Listed By : Dealer or Reseller
Size : Small
Originality : Original - see definition below
Date of Creation : Antique (Pre-1900)
Print Surface : Paper
Subject : Sealife
Type : Print
Listed by Self-Representing Artist? : No
Theme : Topographical
Original/Licensed Reprint : Original
Material : Paper
Original/ Repro : Original
Unit of Sale : Single Piece
Time Period Produced : 1750-1799

On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) antique print “A Sea Polypus.” DATE PRINTED : 1759. SIZE : The printed area including titles is approximately 19.5 x 12 cm (7.75 x 4.75 inches) plus margins with a blank back (small). ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER : Engraved by Thomas Bowen from a drawing by M.M. PROVENANCE: Published in “The General Magazine of Arts and Sciences “. London. This small series were issued in The Natural History of England which formed part of The General Magazine of Arts and Sciences published from 1755 to 1764. William Owen, the publisher of the work, was a well respected publisher and bookseller active from 1748 until his death in 1793. He was Master of the Stationers Company in 1781. 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

1759 Antique Print; A Sea Polypus

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