Original 1769 Optical Engraving by Daumont St Martins London

L U I S P O R R E T T A F I N E ARTS & A N T IQ U E S RARE & INTERESTING BOOKS ANTIQUES / PAINTINGS / ENGRAVINGS / CHINA & GLASS / ART RESTORATION Original 1769 Optical Engraving by Daumont St Martins London AN OPTICAL PRINT by DAUMONT`VUE DE LÌNTERIEUR DE ST MARTIN DE LONDRESThis engraving is in very good condition, published in Paris in 1769, borders a little trimmed, bonded to stiff card as many optical prints were, original hand colored highlights. These prints were specially engraved to give the illusion of perpective when viewed through a lens and mirror. A rare find. The engraving measures 15" x 11".Many thanks for your business! To ensure that we have a problem free business transaction, please briefly review the notes below. Thank you!PLEASE READ OUR SHIPMENT AND PAYMENT TERMS BEFORE BUYING OR BIDDING We are a Canadian business and delivery of items will take longer than if mailed in the US. For example, a heavy item sent via Expedited Mail may take up to ten WORKING days to arrive (14 days), which given our in store clearance may take two weeks or more to arrive. Please be aware of this when you buy, or when you bid. We always SUBSIDIZE our shipping costs which are CLEARLY stated in our advertisements. Canada Post is more expensive compared to USPS, so before you buy or bid, please be sure that you are aware of shipping costs. WHEN REGISTERING FEEDBACK PLEASE BE AWARE OF THESE ISSUES - MANY THANKS! WE ACCEPT PAYPAL, PAYPAL WITH CREADIT CARDS, OR CREDIT CARDS AT OUR OWN SECURE SERVER •Shipping within North America is by Expedited Flat Rate Shipping Service •Payment should be made within three days of the end of the auction. We reserve the right to cancel any transactions not paid for within the three day limit •We amalgamate shipping for greater economy - so feel free to buy until it hurts! •We offer a full refund ONLY FOR ITEMS NOT AS DESCRIBED. Any items lost in the mail will be covered by our refund guarantee AFTER a Post Office search. The refund will not include the mailing costs. CANADIAN CLIENTS - Please note: GST & PST, or HST will be applied as appropriate to your Province.International Buyers – Please Note: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying