William Ward A.R.A. (1766-1826)

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William Ward A.R.A. (1766-1826)

Hesitation (Frankau 157)

stipple engraving printed in colours, 1786, an undescribed proof, before all letters, a very fine impression, the colours fresh, published by W. Dickinson, London, 1786, with margins, the right platemark partly split and supported on the reverse, slight staining, framed
P. 258 x 207 mm.

拍品专文

The published state includes the verse:

Before I write the final Yes,
That fixes me for Life,
I'll well compare, my present bliss
With that of being a Wife.