1829 Antique Print; Lancaster / York House, St James's, London after Shepherd

Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) antique print "York House, St James's Park", London. A view of the magnificent town-house commissioned by the Grand Old Duke of York in 1825, originally known as York House, later as Stafford House, and for the last hundred years as Lancaster House. DATE PRINTED: 1829SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 15 x 11 cm (6 x 4.25 inches) plus margins with a blank back (small). ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Engraved by Robert Wallis (1794-1878) from an original study by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd. Thomas Hosmer Shepherd (1792–1864) was a topographical watercolour artist well known for his architectural paintings. PROVENANCE: Published in Shepherd’s publication “Metropolitan Improvements; or London in the 19th century” (London : 1829-1832). TYPE: Antique copper plate engraving printed on paper. VERSO: There is nothing 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: St James's Park is a 23-hectare (57-acre) park in the City of Westminster, central London. The park lies at the southernmost tip of the St James's area, which was named after a leper hospital dedicated to St James the Less. It is the most easterly of a near-continuous chain of parks that also includes (moving westward) Green Park, Hyde Park, and Kensington Gardens. The park is bounded by Buckingham Palace to the west, the Mall to the north, Horse Guards to the east, and Birdcage Walk to the south. It meets Green Park at Queen's Gardens with the Victoria Memorial at its centre, opposite the entrance to Buckingham Palace. St James's Palace is on the opposite side of The Mall. The closest London Underground stations are St James's Park, Green Park, Victoria, and Westminster. Lancaster House (previously known as York House and Stafford House) is a mansion in the St James's district in the West End of London. It is close to St. James's Palace and much of the site was once part of the palace complex. This Grade I listed building is now managed by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Construction of the house commenced in 1825 for the Duke of York and Albany, the second son of King George III, and it was initially known as York House. Sir Robert Smirke was originally hired to design the house, until under the influence of the Duke's mistress the Duchess of Rutland, he was replaced by Benjamin Dean Wyatt who mainly designed the exterior. Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter

Price: 7.99 GBP

Location: Marlow

End Time: 2025-01-17T14:53:36.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6.54 GBP