Bidspirit auction | 19th Century John Horsburgh Steel

19th Century John Horsburgh Steel Engraving after William Simson - A 19th-century steel engraving on paper depicting a historic Scottish scene. The print is executed using a steel engraving intaglio technique, producing fine, precise linear details and subtle tonal gradations characteristic of mid-19th century printing. A clear plate mark showing the indentation from the printing press pressure surrounds the image area. The lower margin bears several printed text marks, including a lower left inscription reading PAINTED BY W. SIMSON R.S.A. and a lower right inscription reading ENGRAVED BY J. HORSBURGH. The center title reads PRINCE CHARLES EDWARD READING A DESPATCH FROM SIR JOHN COPE. with a sub-title reading BEING THE PROCLAMATION ISSUED BY THE GOVERNMENT OFFERING £30,000 FOR HIS HEAD.