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1809 Hand-Colored Engraving Spanish Courier by William Bradford Framed - $190 (Austin)
12609 Dessau Road #438 near Lot 438
condition:
good
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The plate features detailed stippling and line engraving, attributed to engraver I. Clark and artist Rev. Wm. Bradford (“del.”), both credited in the lower corners. It is professionally framed with a triple-lined acid-neutral mat, gold-beaded liner, and a dark mahogany wood frame.
Framed dimensions: approx. 25" W x 22" H
Visible image area: approx. 15.5" W x 11.5" H
Condition: Scattered foxing and yellowing consistent with age. The frame shows minor surface wear. Please see close-up photos for details.
Why it’s special:
This is not a reproduction. It is a period-original hand-colored engraving published in 1809 and documented in Tooley’s English Books with Coloured Plates, 1790–1860 (p.112). The subject—a Spanish courier on horseback—offers a rare visual glimpse into the Peninsular War and the military campaigns of the early 19th century. Works from this series are highly sought after by collectors of Napoleonic-era military history, antique prints, and English color-plate books.