The Old Print Shop

New York from Heights near Brooklyn.

  • ARTIST: William Wall

  • PUBLISHER: Published by William Guy Wall, New York.

  • MEDIUM: Engraving and aquatint, handcolored,

    DATE: 1828.

  • EDITION SIZE: Image size 15 3/4 x 24 5/8" (40 x 62.6 cm).

  • DESCRIPTION: Engraved by I. Hill (John Hill). New York, Bourne, "Depository of Arts" 359 Broadway 1828. and transferred to G. & C. & H. Carvill New York. Inscribed, " To Thomas Dixon Esqr. this plate is respectfully inscribed by his obliged servt. Willm. G. Wall." A finely engraved, picturesque view of the city. Noted as one of the most beautiful views of New York from the early nineteenth century.

  • ADDITIONAL INFO:

  • CONDITION: Good condition and color, save for staining in margins and mild foxing and discoloration throughout image.

  • REFERENCE: Deak #335