Original Antique Engraving Circa 1779 / 1780 (240+ years old)

Original Engraving from from: A New and Authentic History of England’ by William Augustus Russell, published by J. Cooke in London c. 1780.

A series of historical prints from William Augustus Russell's Authentic History of England. This delightful history was described on one of the prints as "A Work Universally Acknowledged to be the Best Performance of the Kind,-on account of It's Impartiality, Accuracy, New Improvements, Superior Elegance, &c." It was issued at the end of the eighteenth century in response to the growing demand for works on all subjects by a newly educated reading public in England. The history was full of prints on all aspects of English history, including a number of prints on the American Revolution.

Original Engraving published 1779/1780. As its an old Print, there is light yellowing, age marks, and signs of age as per the pictures. Fox Spots, water marks, smudges, and signs of its 240 years of age. You will receive the item pictured, so the photographs are integral to the description and listing.