The Old Print Shop

Philadelphia von der Abend Seite

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  • MEDIUM: Engraving,

    DATE: c.1805.

  • EDITION SIZE: Image size 3 1/2 x 5 5/16" (8.8 x 13.6 cm).

  • DESCRIPTION: A charming early view of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from "Eberhard August Wilhelm von Zimmermanns Taschenbuch der Reisen", a twelve-volume series published between 1802-1813 which described and illustrated the author's worldly travels. <br><br> A shot tower can be been on the right. These structures were used to produced "shots" or round balls used in firearms of the day and other applications utilizing small lead balls.

  • ADDITIONAL INFO:

  • CONDITION: Good condition.

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