ARCHITECTURE ENGRAVING 31. ENGLISH CATHEDRALS. YORK

Description:
- Engraving corresponding to Plate 31 of Architecture, belonging to the Popular Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Science and Arts, produced by Federico Gillman, and based on the Iconographic Encyclopaedia and the Conversations Lexicon of Germany.
- The engraving features images of several English cathedrals, including Westminster Cathedral, St Michael's in Oxford, Salisbury, St Mary's in Gloucester, etc.
- The upper margin bears the title “ARCHITECTURE”, and the upper right-hand corner is printed with “Lam. 31”, identifying it as the 31th engraving in a series on architecture.
- The lower margin contains the identifications of the images of the different cathedrals that appear in the engraving.
- Intaglio engraving on steel, although another technique could also have been used.
- Made in a single black tone, very well inked, centred with acceptable margins and good printing.
- It is very important for the engraving to have a distinctive mark or contrast in order to identify details such as the engraver, the artist, the place where it was printed and other details.

Conservation and Damage:
- Overall condition: good.
- The engraving is on medium-weight paper of average quality.
- The paper is somewhat dirty, but has hardly any rust stains.
- The engraving has small tears and creases at the edges and corners.
- If cleaned, the result could be very acceptable.

Comments:
- Measurements are approximate.
- Ideal as a decorative item.
- The colours in the photos do not match the actual colours.
- The engraving for sale is the one shown in the photos. The description is not a detailed account of the item.
- The information provided here is based on personal opinions that have not been verified.