1843 Illustrated London News — “View in the New Plymouth Settlement, New Zealand”

A rare and original 19th-century wood engraving published in The Illustrated London News on 30 December 1843, depicting an early colonial scene in Taranaki — New Plymouth Settlement with Mount Taranaki / Egmont in the background.

This historic image is one of the earliest published illustrations of the New Plymouth settlement and the New Zealand Company’s activities. A superb piece of Aotearoa / New Zealand colonial history, ideal for collectors, historians, or for framing as a unique wall piece.

Details: -Date: 30 December 1843 -Source: Illustrated London News, page 420 -Title: “View in the New Plymouth Settlement, New Zealand” -Technique: Original wood engraving (not a reproduction) -Size: approx. 40 x 28 cm

Condition: -Very good for age — light toning and age spotting, full margins, strong impression.

Additional features: -Also includes other period news articles (Malta Fleet, Santa Anna, Monte Video).

A fine historical document with excellent display potential.

Ideal for framing or collection.

Shipping: -Carefully packed in museum grade archival acid free tissue paper in a rigid tube for protection. -Free combined postage available (no limit) if won another engraving auction with postage paid.

Don’t miss this rare very early NZ engraving.

*See my other similar auctions of rare and historic New Zealand items from the 1700s onwards.

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