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1789 Antique Print: St. Mary’s Priory / Manuel Nunnery, near Linlithgow by Grose

Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) scarce antique print "Nunnery of Mannel or Emanuel", near Linlithgow, Scotland. DATE PRINTED: c.1797. The view was engraved in 1789 (as noted on the engraving) from a drawing made in 1789 (date in the original 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: Engraved by James Newton. Grose toured Britain and Ireland with a draftsman-servant, Tom Cocking, taking views of antiquities for his various publications. Most views were drawn by Grose but it is believed some were by Cocking. 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: The nunnery is situated upon the north bank of the river Avon, in the shire of Stirling, about a mile above the bridge of Linlithgow. The nunnery was founded in 1156 (before 1164) by Malcolm IV, confirmed by William the Lion between 1166 and 1171. It was dissolved or secularised after 1599. All that now remains of the buildings of Manuel Nunnery is the N portion of the W gable of the church. The more easterly part of the site has been washed away by the River Avon, as were the S side-wall and the cemetery in 1783. A drawing of about 1739 (A Cardonnel 1788) shows the church as still entire, though roofless. The cloister seems to have been on the S, entry being obtained by a doorway in the middle of the S wall of the church. Architectural details suggest a 12th century date for the building. Manuel, a house of Cistercian nuns, was founded by Malcolm IV before 1164. Little is known of its history or possessions, but the house was not wealthy and the community may always have been a small one. A prioress and four nuns were in residence in 1552. Now only the NW gable of the church is left. Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter

Price: 9.99 GBP

Location: Marlow

End Time: 2024-10-17T07:28:27.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6.94 GBP

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1789 Antique Print: St. Mary’s Priory / Manuel Nunnery, near Linlithgow by Grose1789 Antique Print: St. Mary’s Priory / Manuel Nunnery, near Linlithgow by Grose

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: Cityscapes, 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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