Vicar. Fallen asleep over the Oxford Journal under the framed View of The Vicariage, as his dogs. Only the friend smoking his pipe is still merry and takes the port. For What is life without the enjoyment of a Friend. Colored etching. C. 1830. 17.5 x 11.3 cm.
On the left with added margin, two sides trimmed within the platemark. – Browned, but – nevertheless – a charming sheet.
Offer no. 15,304 / EUR 245. (c. US$ 334.) + shipping
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