Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) scarce print "Mr P. Richings (of Philadelphia) as Mercutio.", in Romeo and Juliet. Offered with hand colour. Portrait of Peter Richings (1798-1871) with quotation 'O Then, I see Queen Mab hath been with you. Romeo and Juliet." Act 1 Scene 4. DATE PRINTED: 1851. SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 16.5 x 25 cm, 6.5 x 9.75 inches (medium) plus margins. PROVENANCE: This antique print was published in Tallis's 'Drawing Room Table Book'. 1851 ARTIST/ENGRAVER: Engraved by J. Moore from a daguerreotype by Richards of Philadelphia. The daguerreotype process, or daguerreotypy, was the first publicly available photographic process, widely used during the 1840s and 1850s.TYPE: Antique engraving printed on paper. VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is blank. CONDITION: Good. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare early in his career about two young star-crossed lovers whose deaths ultimately reconcile their feuding families. It was among Shakespeare's most popular plays during his lifetime and along with Hamlet, is one of his most frequently performed plays. Today, the title characters are regarded as archetypal young loversPlease explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter
Price: 9.99 GBP
Location: Marlow
End Time: 2024-02-24T13:44:58.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.62 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
Listed by Self-Representing Artist?: No
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Material: Engraving
Date of Creation: Antique (Pre-1900)
Year of Production: 1851
Subject: Portrait
Originality: Original - see definition below
Print Surface: Paper
Type: Print
