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1789 Antique Print: MacLellan's Castle, Kirkcudbright, Galloway after Grose

Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) scarce antique print "Kirkendbright Castle.", Galloway, Scotland. A view of MacLellan's Castle in the town of Kirkcudbright, Galloway, Scotland, which was built in the late 16th century. DATE PRINTED: c.1797. The view was engraved in 1789 (as noted on the engraving) from a drawing made in 1789 (dated in the text) and printed a few years later.SIZE: The printed area is approximately 18 x 14 cm (7 x 5.5 inches) plus margins with a blank back (medium). ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Drawn 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. Before his death he issued volume 1 and his nephew Daniel and a Dr. Edward Ledwich, who had already published a book on Irish antiquities, completed volume 2 shortly afterwards.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 paper is 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: MacLellan's Castle in the town of Kirkcudbright, in Galloway, Scotland, was built in the late 16th century. It stands in the centre of Kirkcudbright, on the south side of the River Dee which flows into the Solway Firth. The L-plan castle was the residence of the MacLellan family from whom it derived its name. The family sold the castle in 1752, and from 1782 to 1912 it was held by the Earls of Selkirk. Today, the site is in the care of Historic Environment Scotland. 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: 2024-10-09T16:27:32.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6.94 GBP

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1789 Antique Print: MacLellan1789 Antique Print: MacLellan

Item Specifics

Return postage will be paid by: Buyer

Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted

After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days

Return policy details: I accept returns within 14 days provided that the items are returned to me in the same condition as shipped.

Artist: Francis Grose

Unit of Sale: Single Piece

Image Orientation: Landscape

Size: Medium

Material: Paper

Original/Licensed Reprint: Original

Framing: Unframed

Subject: Topographical

Type: Print

Year of Production: 1789

Theme: Topographical

Production Technique: Copper Engraving

Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom

Time Period Produced: 1750-1799

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