c. 1857 Ink and Watercolor Hand-drawn Schoolwork Map of Eastern Hemisphere on Laid asian bowls Stains and a few spots

Stains and a few spots of toning as evident and documented which as noted I think add another layer to the scene

Found with a blue and white stopper

making it feel quite singular and special

I fell madly in love with so called "Bactrian princesses" -- small ancient stone carved figurines made between the late third and early second millennia B

this week I returned to the same shop and found DARK ENGINE waiting for me

c. 1857 Ink and Watercolor Hand-drawn Schoolwork Map of Eastern Hemisphere on Laid asian bowls Stains and a few spotsOne more this week by a young William Donaldson, c. 1857 his name and the date I know from a few others found along with this one, including two state maps listed last week. Ink and watercolor, quite beautifully done, the mass of an undivided Asia making Europe look tiny. 7" x 5 1 4" Center fold crease as evident. Very good condition, ink clear and color very strong.