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The Lion Bas-Reliefs, Plate V from Carceri d'Invenzione (H. 5; R. 44)
etching, circa 1749, on laid paper, Robison's second state (of three), probably from a posthumous edition prior to that published by Firmon Didot, with the usual central fold (partially backed), with wide margins, pale mat staining, otherwise in very good condition
P. 22 x 16 1/8in. (560 x 410mm.)
The Lion Bas-Reliefs, Plate V from Carceri d'Invenzione (H. 5; R. 44)
etching, circa 1749, on laid paper, Robison's second state (of three), probably from a posthumous edition prior to that published by Firmon Didot, with the usual central fold (partially backed), with wide margins, pale mat staining, otherwise in very good condition
P. 22 x 16 1/8in. (560 x 410mm.)