C1852

The Post Office, Sofala, Turon River.

Early colonial engraving of the Sofala Post Office soon after the discovery of gold at Ophir. On 12 February 1851, Hargraves found gold near Bathurst, at Summer Hills Creek. He called the goldfield Ophir, after Solomon’s Biblical city.

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S/N: TTCOA-357-NC–222829
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Full Title:

The Post Office, Sofala, Turon River.

Date:

C1852

Artist:

Unknown

Condition:

In good condition.

Technique:

Hand coloured engraving.

Image Size: 

145mm 
x 97mm

Paper Size: 

193mm 
x 137mm
AUTHENTICITY
The Post Office, Sofala, Turon River. - Antique View from 1852

Genuine antique
dated:

1852

Description:

Early colonial engraving of the Sofala Post Office soon after the discovery of gold at Ophir.

On 12 February 1851, Hargraves found gold near Bathurst, at Summer Hills Creek. He called the goldfield Ophir, after Solomon’s Biblical city.

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