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P. G. Hamerton Etching/Drypoint [Moon on River]

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P. G. Hamerton (British 1834 - 18946) etching and drypoint from 'Examples of Modern Etching' (text written by Philip Gilbert Hamerton), first published by Seeley, Jackson, and Halliday, London, 1876. Title 'Moonrise on the Ternin'. Measures 7.125-in. x 10.125-in. image size, 10.625-in. x 15-in. sheet size. In VG/EX condition. Unframed, loose and not mounted or glued down. If lot is absent of a condition report a condition report may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired.