1858 Lithograph Silver Gilt Cup Arms Sir Martin Bowes - ORIGINAL DRD1

This is an original 1858 hand-colored lithograph of a beautiful silver gilt cup, studded with crystals, which dates from about 1558. The figure on the cover is holding a shield bearing the arms of Sir Martin Bowes. The initial cap is from the original edition of Foxe's Book of Martyrs and represents Queen Elizabeth I sitting in state.

Period Paper has obtained a rare and exceptional collection of original hand-colored lithographs of the dress and decorative ornamentation of the Middle Ages. Created in 1858, these highly collectible images are beautifully produced and are exceptionally well-preserved. Each image comes with a full two-page (one page, double-sided) descriptive commentary with additional hand-colored lithograph images including stunning initial caps. (There is no printing on the reverse of the main image.) These images are commonly reproduced, but the ones we are offering are the original 1858 lithographs, not current reproductions, copies, or digital prints. This is a rare opportunity for our customers to own an original 1858 lithograph that would look spectacular famed!

CONDITION

This 153+ year old Item is rated Very Fine. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. There is some aging and foxing--please see all images.

• Product Type: Hand-Colored Lithograph; Full Color
• Grade: Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 7 x 10.5 inches; 18 x 27 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

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