first edition
June 1, 1838 · 377 Strand, London
377 Strand, London: William Spooner, June 1, 1838. First edition. This Spooner Transformation was produced for the coronation of Queen Victoria in 1838. When one holds this print of a red rose to the light, suddenly is revealed the visage of the young Queen. Measuring 28 by 22.5 cm when including the backing card, and the transformation print is 16 by 12.5 cm, with a mounted title label below, as was the standard format of Spooner's Transformations.
(Inventory #: 006665)