C1888

The Great Racing Carnival of Australasia-The Race …

Rare , c.19th hand coloured engraving of the Melbourne Cup for 1888 wonby Mentor. Mentor: Age: 4 year old Jockey: Mick O’Brien Trainer: Walter Hickenbotham Owner: D. S. Wallace Time: 3:30.7528 Field: 28 From the original edition of the Town and … Read Full Description

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Full Title:

The Great Racing Carnival of Australasia-The Race for the Melbourne Cup. The First Time Past the Post.

Date:

C1888

Artist:

Unknown

Condition:

In good condition, with centre fold as issued.

Technique:

Hand coloured engraving.

Image Size: 

492mm 
x 315mm

Paper Size: 

555mm 
x 375mm
AUTHENTICITY
The Great Racing Carnival of Australasia-The Race for the Melbourne Cup. The First Time Past the Post. - Antique Print from 1888

Genuine antique
dated:

1888

Description:

Rare , c.19th hand coloured engraving of the Melbourne Cup for 1888 wonby Mentor.

Mentor:
Age: 4 year old
Jockey: Mick O’Brien
Trainer: Walter Hickenbotham
Owner: D. S. Wallace
Time: 3:30.7528
Field: 28

From the original edition of the Town and Country Journal.

References:
Bennett, Frank & Christopher, The Australian Town and Country Journal. Sydney. 1881.

Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 41861
State Library New South Wales: 1870-1919 TN83A
State Library Victoria: RARENSL N.S.W. 1870-1919

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