A very rare, unusual and interesting copper engraved  antique print, entitled


THE SCENE OF THE TRAGEDY OF THE ROMAN FATHER


Published  1750 by J. Hinton, London 


for

 “ The Universal Magazine of Knowledge and Pleasure”




Depicting a scene from the poem " The Roman Father" written by William Whitehead who went on to become Poet Laureate in 1757 and based on a well known event in early Roman history, a combat between Horatii and Curiatii.


Accompanying the print is a page of original, related, dated text.


On hand laid paper, with fold lines as issued  and in fine condition  save for light age toning.



Measuring approx. approx 10"x 8"( 260mm x  200mm)   overall.

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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 250 YEARS OLD FROM LINDISFARNE PRINTS


We do not deal in reproductions, facsimiles or modern copies of any kind.

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