Antique Irish Melodies Engraving Stothard Heath Thomas Moore Print
$ 7.9
Description
Antique Irish Melodies Engraving Stothard Heath Thomas Moore Print. Stothard, R.A. andChs. The sheet appears to be from a 19th-century illustrated edition of Thomas Moore's. Artist: I. Stothard, R.A. Type: Antique engraved book illustration / literary print leaf. Age toning, foxing, and general handling wear visible. Antique Irish Melodies Engraving — Stothard / Heath — Thomas Moore Literary Print An original antique engraved literary print leaf titled Irish Melodies, with visible plate credits to I. Stothard, R.A. and Chs. Heath. The sheet appears to be from a 19th-century illustrated edition of Thomas Moore's Irish Melodies, combining a romantic vignette with printed verse below. Key Details Title in plate: Irish Melodies Artist: I. Stothard, R.A. Engraver: Chs. Heath Type: Antique engraved book illustration / literary print leaf Size: Approx. 8 x 5 inches overall Format: Unframed loose sheet on paper Description Visible text includes the title Irish Melodies and the verse beginning "Oh! the heart that has truly lov'd, never forgets..." below the image. Based on the format, it is best described conservatively as an original antique engraved book plate or extracted literary illustration rather than a guaranteed separately issued print. Condition Age toning, foxing, and general handling wear visible. The sheet shows expected age-related wear for an antique paper item. The verso was not shown, so back-side text, watermark, repairs, and plate mark visibility are not confirmed. Please review the photo carefully for margins and exact condition. Collector Appeal Good for collectors of antique prints, literary engravings, Thomas Moore material, Romantic-era book illustration, and decorative paper ephemera. Shipping Ships flat with backing and tracking from Las Cruces, NM.
