Set of 4 Orme Shooting Prints of Early 19th Century Shoots
This is a set of early 19th Century Shooting Prints which I assume are a Facsimile of Ormes Collection of British Field Sports Illustrated published in 1807 by Edward Orme that appeared in only one edition. I cannot see that they would be original so describe and sell them as high quality facsimiles although they are at least 60 years old. I could only discern if they were original if I break open the frames. The prints depict Snipe, Duck, Partridge and Grouse shooting.
This is the description of them on the basis that they are facsimiles.
Printed by W. S. Cowell Ltd, Suffolk England (no reference on prints)
Publisher of Facsimiles: Charles Traylen, Antiquarian Book Seller
Medium: Printed in eight colours by offset lithograph as an exact facsimile that is exquisite. Printed on heavy, light cream stock
Circa of facsimile: 1955-1957
Size: Sheet: 21 ¾ x 17 ½ Image: Approximate 17 ¾ x 12 ¾ Overall size 22.1/2 x 18
Condition: Prints Excellent, Frames dusty very minor knocks some internal loose dust on one image.
The light copy attributes such as printer to His Majesty etc. are perfectly legible on the prints but not discernible on my photographs. Prints are bright and clean and on some images are reflections on the glass which are not evident on the print particularly on the Grouse shooting print. On the partridge shooting print the white circle obscuring part of a tree is a black powder cloud and not a flaw!
These are interesting objects of curiosity from a bygone age and capture the moments perfectly. Substitute modern breech loaders and a Barbour jacket for the muzzle loaders and top hats and you have images of a shooting heritage that has endured for more than 200 years. Long may this remain! This set would enhance any home or gunroom. Price includes overnight courier. Add a thousand pounds to my price if they prove original!
Code: 50366
300.00 GBP