Lot #29: Four 1842 W. H. Bartlett Ontario Steel Engravings, Framed

Coordinated collection of four historical Ontario views after drawings by British artist William Henry Bartlett. Includes two different Toronto harbour scenes, Cobourg, originally titled “Coburg,” and Port Hope. Individual plates credit engravers including J. C. Bentley, E. J. Roberts and others. These images were produced for Canadian Scenery Illustrated by N. P. Willis, published in London by George Virtue in 1842. Bartlett travelled through Canada creating the original drawings, which were subsequently translated into steel engravings by specialist engravers. Library and Archives Canada digitized edition, Cobourg Museum Foundation All four are presented under glass in coordinating dark wood frames. Paper shows visible toning, foxing and age-related discolouration. Frames have expected surface wear. Exact age of these particular impressions has not been independently verified. Please inspect photographs for measurements and condition. Pickup category timeslot {A}