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Lot 6538: Fisherman at a Capstan by WH Pyne 1808

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Start price: £40

Estimated price: $75 - $150

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This aquatint engraving of Fisherman at a Capstan is from The Costumes of Great Britain designed, engraved and written by William Henry Pyne, published in 1808 by William Miller, London. Thiss is a rare original hand-coloured aquatint engraving and is accompanied by a page of descriptive text.Miller commissioned the book from Pyne, and this first edition was published in 1808 with 60 full-page engravings covering all walks of life from Knights to Labourers.Size: Approx 14in x 10.25in (36cm x 26cm)

Condition: Excellent condition – please review the images carefully