A similar essay proof showing the same format of unadopted panels and uncleared borders but showing small portion of the frame of another impression at base and with pencil manuscript "First experimental proof of six blocks - engraving unfinished. R.G. Thompson", thus proving that this proof was taken from a plate setting. Photo

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A similar essay proof showing the same format of unadopted panels and uncleared borders but showing small portion of the frame of another impression at base and with pencil manuscript "First experimental proof of six blocks - engraving unfinished. R.G. Thompson", thus proving that this proof was taken from a plate setting. Photo