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The Oxford Almanack, 1756 — Antique Hand-Colored Engraving
The Oxford Almanack, 1756 — Antique Hand-Colored Engraving
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An attractive mid-18th-century English Oxford Almanack engraving, dated 1756 (MDCCLVI), depicting Oxford university architecture within an elaborate Rococo decorative border with portrait medallion. The original calendar and university information appear below the architectural illustration. Delicate engraved linework and subtle hand coloring give this Georgian-era print considerable decorative appeal. The precise printing date, originality of the hand coloring, and condition should be verified through examination of the sheet.
Date: 1756 (as printed)
Origin: Oxford, England
Medium: Copperplate engraving with hand coloring (subject to verification)
Dimensions: Actual sheet and image dimensions to be measured.
Condition: Visible age-related wear; detailed examination recommended.
