Art

Ackermann's encyclopaedic work on the colleges of Oxford is perhaps the definitive work on the subject. Prints from this work are much sought after. With pasted on slip reading "Old Gate of Magdalen College", according to Abbey, the first state of this plate. Engraved by J. Blick. From A History of the University of Oxford by R. Ackermann. Original aquatint. Handcoloured. Fine condition. Size: 25 x 29.5 cm.