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c. 1800 Illustration Printing Woodblock of an American Squirrel on a Branch

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 800.00 USD
c. 1800 Illustration Printing Woodblock of an American Squirrel on a Branch
Colonial America
c. 1800 Hand-Engraved Wooden Printing Illustration Block of a bushy-tailed American Squirrel on a Branch
“Squirrel” Illustration Original Woodblock Printing Plate & Sample Print, Choice Very Fine.
This original, Hand-Engraved, dark brown, measuring 2.5” x 2” x .5” Woodblock Printing Plate depicting a Squirrel on a Branch, is featured on page 172 of “2000 Early Advertising Cuts,” edited by Hornung (1953; reprint 1995), printer and engraver unknown. It was, however, undoubtedly used as an illustration in a spelling book or a Colonial era primer. It is wonderfully detailed, with individual hairs carved to highlight the body of the bushy-tailed squirrel. It is well-preserved with no damage to the image. Comes with a recent sample print. (2 items).