Description:
- Black and white engraving of the province of Alicante, with the city's coat of arms in the centre and two important figures from Alicante on either side: Jorge Juan y Santacilia (1713-1773) and Juan Sempere y Guarinos (1754-1830).
- The upper part shows a general view of Alicante, taken from the breakwater.
- In the lower part, there are three figures from Alicante dressed in the typical clothing of the period.
- The engraving belongs to the book: Diccionario Geográfico de España (Geographical Dictionary of Spain). Year 1881.
- The upper margin bears the inscription ‘Diccionario Geográfico de España’ (Geographical Dictionary of Spain).
- The lower margin bears the inscription ‘Province of Alicante’.
- This is a woodcut, a wood printing process.
Conservation and Damage:
- General condition: Good.
- The ink is very good, and it is well printed.
- The engraving is on medium-weight, good quality paper.
- The engraving has no moisture stains, only small rust spots on one side, which do not affect the drawing.
- There is a tear on the right-hand side, which has been restored.
- If lightly washed and bleached, the result would be very good.
- It shows wear and tear typical of it's age.
Comments:
- Measurements are approximate.
- 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.
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