Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) scarce antique print "Carloverock Castle Pl.1.", Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. A view of the south west prospect of Caerlaverock Castle. DATE PRINTED: c.1797. The view was engraved in 1790 dated on the plate from a drawing made in 1789, the date provided in the original text, and then printed a few years later. SIZE: The printed area is approximately 21.5 x 15.5 cm (8.5 x 6 inches) plus margins with a blank back (medium). ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Engraved by Samuel Sparrow (British, active 1773–95) from a drawing by Francis Grose. Published by Samuel Hooper, Ludgate Hill, London. PROVENANCE: This print was published in "The Antiquities of Scotland", by Francis Grose. Francis Grose (1731–1791) was an antiquary and lexicographer, of Swiss extraction. He published Antiquities of England and Wales (1773–87), which was well received, and thereafter, in 1789, set out on an antiquarian tour through Scotland, the fruit of which was Antiquity of Scotland (1789–91). He afterwards undertook a similar expedition to Ireland, but died suddenly at Dublin. TYPE: Antique copper block engraving printed on paper. VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side which is blank. CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy. AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition. POSTAGE / SHIPPING COSTS: I only charge postage for the first print ordered. There is no additional postage charge if you order more than one print. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Caerlaverock Castle is a 13th-century triangular moated castle in the Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve area at the Solway Firth, south of Dumfries in the south west of Scotland. In the Middle Ages it was owned by the Maxwell family. Today, the castle is in the care of Historic Scotland and is a popular tourist attraction and wedding venue. Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter
Price: 12.99 GBP
Location: Marlow
End Time: 2024-09-30T17:25:11.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.94 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
Region of Origin: London
Artist: Francis Grose
Production Technique: Copper Engraving
Material: Paper
Theme: Topographical
Time Period Produced: 1750-1799
Type: Print
Subject: Topographical
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Year of Production: 1789
Date of Creation: Antique (Pre-1900)
Originality: Original - see definition below
Print Surface: Paper
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
