Friday 22 September 2017

ovals weak, thin frame

4372


4435

4437


4469


4470


4480 OF


4399 OF

shades vary, but thin frame and fine details are common.  last 2 are dry prints ( see oval).  ovals missing frame lines in many cases


the above are possibly 1890 plate 52 ... or 1886 plates 39 40  1878 plate 11a

inverted watermark ...


most plates in lapidar group show inverted watermarks.  this is my first find