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C1879
Hobart Town
Rare c.19th detailed hand coloured engraved panorama of Hobart published in 1879. From the original edition of the Australasian Sketcher. Collections: National Library Australia: Bib ID 914558 State Library New South Wales: REF1/MAV/FM4/9236-9239 State Library Victoria: PCINF AS 06-09-73 P.104 … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Hobart Town
Date:
C1879
Condition:
Three small reinstated areas at centre fold and lower margin, otherwise in good condition, with folds as issued.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
525mm
x 326mm
Paper Size:
544mm
x 400mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1879
Description:
Rare c.19th detailed hand coloured engraved panorama of Hobart published in 1879.
From the original edition of the Australasian Sketcher.
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 914558
State Library New South Wales: REF1/MAV/FM4/9236-9239
State Library Victoria: PCINF AS 06-09-73 P.104
References:
Craig, C. Old Tasmanian Prints. 1964 Hobart: p. 231, #45, ill. pl. 230, p.230
Albert Charles Cooke (1836 - 1902)
Cooke was a painter, engraver, draughtsman and illustrator. Throughout his career he worked for many of the Illustrated newspapers, such as the Illustrated Sydney News, Illustrated Australian News, The Australasian Sketcher and The Leader. He was also well known for a series of birds eye views of a number of Australian cities and towns.
