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This hand colored aquatint titled New York Militia, is from the second but limited edition of George Walker’s Costume of Yorkshire, published by Richard Jackson, Leeds, 1885.First published in 1814, it contained forty aquatint plates, each depicting an aspect of Yorkshire life in 1814. Each plate was accompanied by a page or more of text and a wide range of economic and social topics are included. Forty different types of professions and trades were included ranging from horse dealers to hawking, leech finders to military men.
George Walker (1781-1856) was born in England and after being educated in York, he became an artist concentrating on local and rural landscapes. As his reputation as a good artist grew, he was commissioned by a local bookseller to do a series of paintings for Costumes of Yorkshire.
Size and Condition
This is plate # 31, New York Militia, which shows the uniform of riflemen from a Light Infantry Regiment. A soldier is posed in the foreground with his rifle, and in the background are two soldiers taking aim. Condition is very good and the original text and a copy of the title page are included. The overall paper size is approximately 12 ¾” x 17 ½”.
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International buyers: if multiple prints are purchased, the only shipping charge will be for the first one.
About the Print Dealer
This item is from the inventory of a second generation antique print dealer who literally grew up in the business. The parents of this dealer bought and sold rare prints, manuscripts and antique books for over 50 years. This highly knowledgeable dealer has continued the family tradition by buying and selling fine quality prints, maps and books and now for the first time is offering items from an extensive inventory. All items offered for sale are original!
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If there is an error in the description, please return your purchase within 7 business days to receive a full refund.
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George Walker (1781-1856) was born in England and after being educated in York, he became an artist concentrating on local and rural landscapes. As his reputation as a good artist grew, he was commissioned by a local bookseller to do a series of paintings for Costumes of Yorkshire.
Size and Condition
This is plate # 31, New York Militia, which shows the uniform of riflemen from a Light Infantry Regiment. A soldier is posed in the foreground with his rifle, and in the background are two soldiers taking aim. Condition is very good and the original text and a copy of the title page are included. The overall paper size is approximately 12 ¾” x 17 ½”.
Shipping
Free shipping within U.S.
International buyers: if multiple prints are purchased, the only shipping charge will be for the first one.
About the Print Dealer
This item is from the inventory of a second generation antique print dealer who literally grew up in the business. The parents of this dealer bought and sold rare prints, manuscripts and antique books for over 50 years. This highly knowledgeable dealer has continued the family tradition by buying and selling fine quality prints, maps and books and now for the first time is offering items from an extensive inventory. All items offered for sale are original!
Returns
If there is an error in the description, please return your purchase within 7 business days to receive a full refund.
WE SHIP EVERYWHERE. If you don't see your shipping location mentioned, please send us a message and we will send you the appropriate fees.
George Walker, Costume Yorkshire Riflemen
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- Vintage item from the 1800s
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- Only ships to United States from Dallas, Texas.
- Listed on May 2, 2014
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