Antique Print-CATCHPENNY-RICHARD WHITTINGTON-LONDON-Hoffers-c. 1830

Subject: Antique print, titled: ”Eenige bijzonderheden uit het leven van Richard Whittington (…).” – This original antique catchpenny print shows 8 scenes depicting the life of Richard Whittington. Sir Richard Whittington (c. 1354–1423 was an English merchant and a politician of the late medieval period. He is also the real-life inspiration for the English folk tale Dick Whittington and his Cat. Below the images Dutch text.

Condition: Good, given age. Irregular edges with an occasional tiny tear. Some crinkles and creases. Some spots in the margins. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Medium: Engraving with contemporary hand colouring. on hand laid (verge) paper.

Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 33.5 x 41.5 cm. The image size is ca. 25 x 34.5 cm.

Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 13.2 x 16.3 inch. The image size is ca. 9.8 x 13.6 inch.

Part Number: 65018

Location: PCOM-B1-20

Description: Published in Rotterdam by T. C. Hoffers c. 1830.

Artists and Engravers: Anonymous.