Set of Six 1814–1815 Hand-Colored Cambridge University Engravings After Thomas Uwins | Engraved by John Agar | Published by Rudolph Ackermann, London

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An exceptional and complete set of six original hand-colored aquatint engravings from Rudolph Ackermann’s celebrated “History of the University of … Read more An exceptional and complete set of six original hand-colored aquatint engravings from Rudolph Ackermann’s celebrated “History of the University of Cambridge,” published in London between 1814 and 1815.

Drawn by Thomas Uwins and masterfully engraved by John Agar, these plates depict distinguished academic figures of the era, including:

• Proctor
• Doctor in Physic
• Master of Arts
• Nobleman
• Pensioner
• Bachelor of Arts

Ackermann’s Cambridge series is among the most admired early 19th-century British academic costume publications, prized for its refined engraving, delicate hand-colouring, and historical importance.

Each engraving is an original early 1800s aquatint — not a later reproduction — and retains strong color with excellent paper condition.

The plates are professionally framed in black wood with gold inset moulding, double acid-free mats, and museum glass.

The presentation elevates these works to gallery standard, making them equally suitable for a refined study, academic office, library, or institutional setting. See less