Description: America View of West point Engraved by: Desaulec From a drawing by MIBELRT,After Jacques-Gérard (1766-1840) Publishedby Ardit & Coindet, Paris & London, 1838 A handsome engraving of WEST POINT from Jacques Milbert's superlative collection of views entitled "It l'Amerique du Nord.". Milbert, who trained asan engineer, came to the United States in 1815, and stayed for 7years. As drawing was a compulsory part of any engineers training, hewas to show his talent in the quality of the 53 views he made ofplaces he visited. They form one of the most accurate portrayals ofthe Northeast in the period. They are also an early example of theuse of engravings for topographical prints. Engravings with later handcolor, very good condition. Edited in Paris Engraved area cm 11.5 x 10 Folio: +/- 21 cm x 13 cm The mount is only for display use as it doesn't resist direct sunlight and humidity the pictures are integral part of the description frames and mounts shown are not in the sale they are just for display If not insured the goods travel for damage and loss at the buyers risk
Price: 65 USD
Location: Bellaguarda
End Time: 2023-11-01T14:24:41.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Date Range: 1800-1899
Type: City Map
Format: Atlas Map
US State: New York
Year: 1850
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
City: New York
Country/Region: United States of America
