Lot 13826: CH Smith - A Horse Litter 1814
This hand-coloured aquatint is from Selections of the Ancient Costume of Great Britain and Ireland From the Seventh to the Sixteenth Century by Charles Hamilton Smith. Published in London by William Bulmer, 1814. First Edition.
Charles Smith Hamilton (1776-1859) was a soldier, naturalist and amateur artist who wrote several works of his own and contributed to many more including sections of The Naturalists Library.
The costumes illustrated are often shown being worn by famous royals and heroes, each with letterpress descriptions of the person and dress. Also illustrated are ships and battle scenes.
Size: 14in x 10in (36cm x 25.5cm)
Condition report:
Excellent but please inspect images carefully for any age-related marks
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