Published by London. 1814, 1814
Seller: Peter Harrington. ABA/ ILAB., London, United Kingdom
Ackermann's encyclopaedic work on the colleges of Oxford is perhaps the definitive work on the subject. Most of the prints are exquisite aquatint views of the colleges, some, like this present item, show the costumes of various university figures. Engraved by J. Agar. From A History of the University of Oxford by R. Ackermann. Abbey, 280. Line & stipple engraving. Fine condition. Original colour. Size: 25 x 29.5 cm.
Original hand-coloured aquatint for Vol II of Ackermann's History of the University of Oxford, 1814. 300 x 250 mm. Doctor in Divinity in Convocation. PS45.