Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) antique print "Berkshire". The print has outline wash colour. DATE PRINTED: c.1790 from a plate first engraved in 1694. SIZE: The printed area of the map, including titles, is approximately 15 x 12.5 cm, 6 x 5 inches (small) plus margins. Below the view and continued on the back is a description of the county. The sheet is approximately 17 x 26 cm , 6.75 x 10.25 inches.ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Published by Samuel Hooper, Ludgate Hill, London. These maps were drawn by John Seller and were first published in 1694. The title and scale were updated when the maps were used in this publication but otherwise the maps remained as issued.PROVENANCE: This print was published in "The Antiquities of England and Wales", 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 plate engraving printed on laid paper. VERSO: There is text printed on the reverse side which describes the county.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: 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: 2024-10-22T21:38:26.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.76 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
Antique: Yes
Date Range: 1700-1799
Type: County Map
Printing Technique: Copper Plate
Format: Sheet Map
Year: 1787
Era: 1700s
Cartographer/Publisher: John Seller
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Country/Region: England
County: Berkshire
