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HAVELL, ROBERT; after ALKEN, HENRY. [Mail Coaches in Snowstorms]. 6 color-tinted aquatint plates finished by hand on wove paper, 3 of which bear a "JWhatman/1836" watermark. Each approximately 13 1/2x19 1/2 inches sheet size, wide margins with untrimmed deckle edges; various toning. Attractively matted and framed. London: R. Havell, 1837
Rare complete set of six plates by Havell after paintings by Henry Alken depicting English mail coaches hopelessly struggling against the perilous snowy conditions: The Brighton Mail on Sunday Decr. 25th, 1836 The Birmingham Mail Near Aylesbury, the Guard Banbury Proceeding with the Bags The Devonport Mail Near Amesbury, Going Post Through an Avalanche of Snow The Bruce Passing the Peveril Coach and Manchester Mail The Liverpool Mail Near St. Albans The Holyhead and Chester Mails, at Hockley Hill Near Dunstable. Slater, Illustrated Sporting Books page 159.
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