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Canvas Print : Bookstall on a city street, 1800s
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Bookstall on a city street, 1800s
Browsers at a sidewalk bookstall, 1800s.
Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century E.A. Abbey illustration
North Wind Picture Archives brings history to life with stock images and hand-colored illustrations
Media ID 5881666
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America Book British Business City Commerce England English Male Retail Shop Shopper Store Street Urban Book Seller Book Stall Customer Proprietor Rare Book Sales Second Hand Side Walk
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Media Storehouse Canvas Print of a 19th-century bookstall scene. This captivating hand-colored woodcut, sourced from the North Wind Picture Archives, depicts an idyllic moment of bibliophiles browsing through a sidewalk bookstall. Add a touch of history and charm to your home decor with this stunning, high-quality canvas print. Each print is carefully crafted using premium materials to ensure vibrant colors and sharp details that bring the past to life. Experience the joy of literature and the romance of the 1800s with every glance at this timeless work of art.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print takes us back to the bustling streets of a 19th-century American city. The image showcases a vibrant bookstall on a city street, where browsers are engrossed in their search for literary treasures. Hand-colored and based on an illustration by E. A. Abbey, this woodcut perfectly captures the essence of a bygone era. The scene is filled with nostalgia as we witness men from all walks of life exploring the sidewalk bookstall. This snapshot into history highlights the importance of books and reading during that time period. The proprietor, an Englishman himself, stands proudly behind his collection of secondhand books, catering to every customer's unique taste. As we delve deeper into this vintage photograph, it becomes evident that this book stall was not just any ordinary store; it was a hub for intellectual exchange and commerce. It symbolizes our rich heritage and serves as a reminder of how traditional businesses shaped urban landscapes in the past. This artful depiction transports us across time and space to experience firsthand the sights and sounds of an early American bookstore. It reminds us that even in today's digital age, there is something magical about stepping into a physical shop filled with rare books waiting to be discovered - connecting us both to our own history and the wider world beyond North America's shores.
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