Albert Henry Fullwood & A. Irwin, “The Murrumbidgee, at Wagga Wagga,” 1886

Albert Henry Fullwood (1863–1930) in collaboration with A. Irwin (fl. late 1800s)

“The Murrumbidgee, at Wagga Wagga,” 1886

The Murrumbidgee River—its name derived from the Wiradjuri language, meaning "big water"—is one of the longest rivers in Australia, flowing through New South Wales. It is either the second or third longest river on the continent.

Technical Details & Condition:

Wood-engraving with letterpress title and accompanying text verso, printed on heavy wove paper with a small margin around the image border and backed with a support sheet. This original wood engraving was published in Sydney, Melbourne, and London in 1886 by the Picturesque Atlas Publishing Company, edited by Andrew Garran. It appears as an illustration on page 145 of the first volume (of three) titled “The Picturesque Atlas of Australasia.” 

The plate was engraved by A. Irwin following Fullwood's design, as there is a faint inscription in the plate on the lower right: “A IRWIN SC”.

The impression is strong and flawlessly printed. The sheet is in near-pristine condition—free of tears, holes, folds, abrasions, or significant stains. 

Dimensions:

• Sheet: 20.5 x 17.7 cm

Lettering:

• Within the plate: (lower left) “AH Fullwood”; (lower right) “A IRWIN SC [?]” (please interpret with caution)
• Letterpress title below the image: “THE MURRUMBIDGEE, AT WAGGA WAGGA.”

Price & Shipping:

AU$180 (approximately US$127.41 / €109.56 / £94.84), including worldwide express shipping. Please note: Import duties and taxes (if any) are the buyer’s responsibility.

If you are interested in acquiring this historically significant engraving documenting a view of the Murrumbidgee River near Wagga Wagga in New South Wales, Australia, in the late 1800s, please contact me at oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com. I am happy to provide a secure PayPal invoice for a seamless purchase.