THE MAGI. - [Unidentified British Engraver].
Original engraved wood printing-block featuring the Three Wise Men, their gifts to the new-born Christ in their hands. [United Kingdom: circa 1815]. Original block (2 5/8 x 3 1/8 x 7/8in; 67 x 79 x 23mm).
Condition: use has produced a fine dark patina to the upper surface. [see images].
Provenance: label to verso 'Given to Holy Doctor ... Ker 1915 100 years old wood printers block'.
Probably for use in a Chapbook or larger Children's book.
N.b. the images include a digitally reversed image - this is a computer-generated positive image included to show what a print taken from the block might look like.
- Overall Condition: Excellent
- Size: 2 5/8 x 3 1/8 x 7/8in
- Sold By: Shadowrock Rare Books
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