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Comet over Winchester Cook 1820 Astronomy Print -- Print Only, 24" x 16" unframed paper presentation
Print only · ships rolled in a protective tube, ready to frame
Archive Notes
Genrehistoric astronomy illustration
ArtistCook
SubjectComet over Winchester
Circa1820
MediumGiclée on 325gsm archival matte
Size Comparison
5'8"16"24"

Comet over Winchester Astronomy PrintCook · c. 1820

Archive Print Co. · archival reproduction

$80.00
Print Only · Ships Unframed
Presentation

Giclée on 325gsm archival matte. Ships rolled in a protective tube in a standard frame-ready size. Frame not included.

Framed: built to order in 7 to 10 business days, U.S. only, 15% restocking on returns. Framing and sizes

Size

24 × 16 in

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Museum-grade archival paper
U.S. orders are printed and framed in the U.S.
30-day returns from delivery · damaged arrivals reprinted free
Archive Notes
Genrehistoric astronomy illustration
ArtistCook
SubjectComet over Winchester
Circa1820
MediumGiclée on 325gsm archival matte
Size Comparison
5'8"16"24"

We restore and reproduce vintage maps, charts and prints on museum-grade paper.

The Story Behind the Print

Comet over Winchester is H. R. Cook's 1820 engraving after a drawing by Pether. It records the Comet of 1811 at daybreak over Otterbourne Hill, where two figures watch the bright object above the distant city.

The complete sheet preserves the engraved scene, artist and engraver lines, title, observational subtitle and publication line. Dense horizontal strokes give the early morning sky its texture while the comet remains sharply luminous above the horizon. Its printed details remain clear across the complete historical composition and surrounding annotations.

Printed on 325gsm museum-grade archival matte paper using fade-resistant giclée printing with archival inks, preserving the detail and character of the original for generations.

Colors may vary slightly between screens and the finished piece — the print will always be richer.

About the Frame

Framed pieces are built to order in solid wood with clear acrylic glazing, dry-mounted artwork, a kraft paper dust cover, and hanging wire. Each piece arrives ready to hang. No mat. Satin Black has a 7/8-inch face and adds 1.25 inches to the total width and height. Slimwood Silver and Slimwood Gold have a 1 1/8-inch face and add 1.75 inches to the total width and height.

The selected size refers to the artwork itself. Framed orders are custom made and ship within 7 to 10 business days, free in the U.S. See our shipping and return policies for framed piece details.

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