Oceania Papua New Guinea 1863 hand color print lot x 2 charming ethnic views Military Fortifications or from which to begin

or from which to begin a collection

among the earliest obtainable printed views of this outpost

Special Report of New York State Survey on the Preservation of the Scenery of Niagara Falls

Clean surface

joints now fully cracked

Oceania Papua New Guinea 1863 hand color print lot x 2 charming ethnic views Military Fortifications or from which to beginOceania Papua. Issued c. 1863, Paris. Fine lot of two mid 19th century engraved view prints, each with beautiful hand color. Excellent visual examples, worthy of framing for display, gift giving, etc. A very early date for images of this then remote location. Nice looking examples, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Sheet measures c. 5" x 8". Engraved area measures c. 3 3 8" x 5 1 2". B15898