Oceania Tonga Pacific island 1863 hand color print lot x 2 charming ethnic views Maryland Illustrated with dozens of wood

Illustrated with dozens of wood engravings with (amateur) early hand color

small old metal clip (rusted

New York by Gantz

light scattered spotting or foxing

25 hand colored photographic plates with 8 pp

Oceania Tonga Pacific island 1863 hand color print lot x 2 charming ethnic views Maryland Illustrated with dozens of woodOceania 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 1 2" x 5 1 2". B15897