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The Falls of Niagara.

  • ARTIST: George Beck

  • PUBLISHER: Publish'ed Novr. 1, 1805, by Geo. Nightingale, No. 143, Leadenhall Street, London.

  • MEDIUM: Aquatint and engraving handcolored,

    DATE: 1805.

  • EDITION SIZE: Image size 16 3/8 x 22 1/2" (41.7 x 57.1 cm).

  • DESCRIPTION: Drawn by G. Beck, Engraved by T. Cartwright. The Beck - Cartwright views of American scenes are among the earliest folio sizes views produced that depict the new country. These engraved views are rarely seen on the market.

  • ADDITIONAL INFO: Printed on 1813 J. Whatman watermarked paper

  • CONDITION: Overall in good condition . Tear into title. soft crease in upper portion of image. Original coloring, somewhat faded.

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