Oceania Tonga Pacific island 1863 hand color print lot x 2 charming ethnic views Maryland Australia )

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An early collector owner has book check-marks and some underlings throughout the work as it appears they were using it to assemble a collection

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25 hand colored photographic plates with 8 pp

Oceania Tonga Pacific island 1863 hand color print lot x 2 charming ethnic views Maryland Australia )Oceania Papua. Issued c. 1863, Paris. Fine lot of two mid 19th century engraved view prints, each with beautiful hand color. Excellent visual examples, worthy of framing for display, gift giving, etc. A very early date for images of this then remote location. Nice looking examples, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Sheet measures c. 5" x 8". Engraved area measures c. 3 1 2" x 5 1 2". B15897