Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) antique print "Glasgow Cathedral. The Lady Chapel.", Scotland. DATE PRINTED: 1847 or shortly afterwards SIZE: The printed view, including titles, is approximately 18 x 24 cm, 7.25 x 9.5 inches (medium) plus margins. ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Engraved by G.B. Smith (active 1840's) from an original study by the architect and illustrator R. W. Billings. Robert William Billings (1813 – 14 November 1874) was an English painter and architect. Trained as a topographical draughtsman, he wrote and illustrated many books early in his career, before concentrating on his architectural practice. PROVENANCE: Published in “Baronial and Ecclesiastical Antiquities of Scotland”, published between 1845 and 1852. TYPE: Antique steel plate engraving printed on paper. VERSO: There is a 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: Glasgow Cathedral, also called the High Kirk of Glasgow or St Kentigern's or St Mungo's Cathedral, is the oldest cathedral on mainland Scotland and is the oldest building in Glasgow. Since the Reformation the cathedral continues in public ownership, within the responsibility of Historic Environment Scotland. The congregation is part of the established Church of Scotland's Presbytery of Glasgow and its services and associations are open to all. The cathedral and its kirkyard are at the top of High Street, at Cathedral Street. 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: 2024-08-30T15:50:41.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.63 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
Artist: Robert William Billings
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Image Orientation: Portrait
Material: Paper
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Framing: Unframed
Subject: Cathedrals, Topographical
Type: Print
Year of Production: 1847
Theme: Architecture
Features: 1st Edition
Production Technique: Steel Engraving
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Time Period Produced: 1800-1849