Oceania Papua New Guinea 1863 hand color print lot x 2 charming ethnic views Military Fortifications left blank margin narrow and

left blank margin narrow and extended with old paper

Illustrated Calendars

Lombard Kingdom

joints now fully cracked

among the earliest obtainable printed views of this outpost

Oceania Papua New Guinea 1863 hand color print lot x 2 charming ethnic views Military Fortifications left blank margin narrow andOceania 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 3 8" x 5 1 2". B15898