An Indian Chief. 1760 : Image area, 18 x 29 cms approx. An original 18th century copper plate engraving from John Barrow''s "New Geographical Dictionary".

A detailed costume plate depicting an Indian chief, illustrating contemporary European interest in the dress, appearance and social distinctions of peoples beyond Europe. Such engravings formed part of the period's wider geographical and ethnographical interest in the customs and inhabitants of distant countries. An original eighteenth century copper plate engraving from John Barrow''s "New Geographical Dictionary", published in London in 1760. Printed on contemporary laid paper, these finely engraved plates illustrate the peoples, customs, animals, places and notable features of the wider world, and retain the character of the period. Category: PRINTS : Antiquarian Interest; Unframed Prints : Old; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.