JOSEPH ADDISON, English writer, politician original antique portrait print 1748

 JOSEPH ADDISON Esq.

Died 17 June 1719


 Engraved for The Universal Magazine of Knowledge and Pleasure

Published London 1748 by John Hinton.  

A copper engraved antique portrait of Joseph Addison the notable English writer and politician who co-founded the Spectator Magazine.

 Some patchy browning in the margins otherwise fine condition.

 Printed on hand laid paper, blank verso.

Approx. 8" x 5" (200mm x 120mm) overall.

The Universal Magazine was a popular 18th century illustrated periodical.

  It was established in 1747 by John Hinton and ran until 1799. The fine copper engraved illustrations and maps are widely collected.
 

   A GENUINE ANTIQUE PRINT GUARANTEED OVER 200 YEARS OLD FROM LINDISFARNE PRINTS

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