Palmer (Samuel, 1805-1881) Christmas - folding the last sheep (from Samuel Palmer A Memoir), etching on japan, an excellent "proof" impression, probably the fourth state (of five) with the engraved title and the words "from Bampfylde's Sonnet", platemark 125 x 105 mm. (4 7/8 x 4 1/8 in), sheet 180 x 140 mm. (7 x 5 1/2 in), inscribed in pencil verso 'Proof on [?]Jap paper/ finished state', some spotting and light toning, some marginal cockling to sheet, unframed, 1850 [but circa 1882] Literature: Lister 4
Palmer (Samuel, 1805-1881) Christmas - folding the last sheep (from Samuel Palmer A Memoir), etching on japan, an excellent "proof" impression, probably the fourth state (of five) with the engraved title and the words "from Bampfylde's Sonnet", platemark 125 x 105 mm. (4 7/8 x 4 1/8 in), sheet 180 x 140 mm. (7 x 5 1/2 in), inscribed in pencil verso 'Proof on [?]Jap paper/ finished state', some spotting and light toning, some marginal cockling to sheet, unframed, 1850 [but circa 1882] Literature: Lister 4
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