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Climbing. Crater at Mount Etna in 1809. Night Ascent. Geology c1858

Climbing. Crater at Mount Etna in 1809. Night Ascent. Geology c1858

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by The Illustrated London News

Antique print of the Crater of Mount Etna in 1809 - from a sketch by Signor Gimmellaro.

Intrepid hikers on A Night Ascent of Etna. Original engraving published for The Illustrated London News on July 3, 1858 (with later hand-colour). The Illustrated London News was the world's first graphic newspaper. Published weekly from 1842, its engraved images of interesting events and discoveries from around the world ensured its popularity.

Engravings from this publication have always been avidly collected and hand-tinted with watercolour for further enjoyment. This is half such a page, with the engraving measuring approximately 15 x 24cm (5.75 x 9.5 inches).

Stock Number: apgeol8Price: $50.00