c. 1857 Ink and Watercolor Hand-drawn Schoolwork Map of Eastern Hemisphere on Laid asian bowls Masury's was founded in Brooklyn

Masury's was founded in Brooklyn in the 1840s by John W

I fell madly in love with so called "Bactrian princesses" -- small ancient stone carved figurines made between the late third and early second millennia B

These old stamp art creations always amaze and amuse me--such resourcefulness

with only minor losses to collaged bits and a few very minor dings and stain loss

making it feel quite singular and special

c. 1857 Ink and Watercolor Hand-drawn Schoolwork Map of Eastern Hemisphere on Laid asian bowls Masury's was founded in BrooklynOne more this week by a young William Donaldson, c. 1857 his name and the date I know from a few others found along with this one, including two state maps listed last week. Ink and watercolor, quite beautifully done, the mass of an undivided Asia making Europe look tiny. 7" x 5 1 4" Center fold crease as evident. Very good condition, ink clear and color very strong.