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Auction 122, Lot 479

"[Lof ot 4] Das Edinburger Schloss [and] Highstreet, Edinburgh, Schottland [and two copies of] Die Hohe Schule in Edinburg"

Subject: Scotland, Edinburgh

Period: 1850 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
6 x 4 inches
15.2 x 10.2 cm
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These 4 great copper engravings of Edinburgh include a lovely city view from Highstreet, a view of the Edinburgh castle, and two identical prints of the Edinburgh University. These views seem to come to life with their dramatic lighting and scenes of the residents going about their daily routines.

References:

Condition: B

Foxing, mostly in the wide margins. One copy of <i>Die Hohe Schule In Edinburg</i> is a bit more foxed than the other.

Estimate: $130 - $170

Sold for: $80

Closed on 12/5/2007

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