Etching, aquatint, and drypoint on tissue-thin, laid Japan paper, circa 1816-1824, a fine proof impression before letters, second state (of 3), from the deluxe edition on Japan paper before the regular edition with text on laid paper that was published in 1877, with wide margins, unframed. Delteil 221; Harris 267.

Platemark 9 13/16 x 14 in.; Sheet Size 11 3/16 x 15 5/16 in.

Private Collection, Greensboro, NC

A strong, detailed impression on an overall bright, clean sheet.

Excellent condition; few very faint stains upper margin from hinging.

$2,000 - 4,000