1750 Hand Colored Optic View print of Manhattan by Balthasar Frederic Lazelt

1750 Hand Colored Optic View print of Manhattan by Balthasar Frederic Lazelt
Framed & matted 1750 hand colored optic view print of New York City, Manhattan Island by Balthasar Lazelt (Leizelt). Includes a description French which translates to "New York City, a city in North America on the Island named Manhattan at the mouth of the Hudson River, which was first settled by the Dutch in 1615 and called New Amsterdam. In 1666 it was taken over by the British and named New York". Some of the lettering is backwards as it was meant to be projected and seen through an optic viewing device. Frame measures approx. 18 1/2" tall x 24 1/2" wide. Please read the terms and conditions. This sale will be broadcast live on sale day with full descriptions of each lot being sold. All items MUST be paid for within 24 HOURS of the sale. Anyone who has not paid within 24 hours will have a dispute opened against them and will not be able to bid at future sales. All items in this sale are local pick up only, or shipping via Liveauctioneers Live Ship. If you are picking your items up you must contact us NO LATER than 24 hours after the sale to schedule an appointment to pick up. Pick up dates are Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Monday ONLY, and are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY!! After Monday, if you have not picked up your items, they will be disposed of.