Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) antique print "Alnewick Abbey, in Northumberland." DATE PRINTED: 1784 or shortly afterwards. SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 18.5 x 15 cm (7.25 x 5.75 inches) plus margins with a blank back (medium). ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Engraved by Thornton. PROVENANCE: Published in 'The New British Traveller; Or, A Complete Modern Universal Display Of Great-Britain And Ireland: Being A New, Complete, Accurate, And Extensive Tour Through England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, the Isles of ... Comprising all that is worthy of Observation in every County, Shire, &c. ... The Whole Published Under The Immediate Inspection Of George Augustus Walpoole, Esq. Assisted ... By David Wynne Evans ... Alexander Burnett ... and ... Robert Conway ... And Others ... London: Printed For Alex. Hogg, At The King's-Arms, No.16 Paternoster-Row, 1784.' It is believed that Hogg invented the names - George Augustus Walpoole, David Wynne Evans, Burnett, Robert Conway for his hack writers. Alexander Hogg , London‏. TYPE: Antique copper plate 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 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: Alnwick Abbey was founded as a Premonstratensian monastery in 1147 by Eustace fitz John near Alnwick, England, as a daughter house of Newhouse Abbey in Lincolnshire. It was dissolved in 1535, refounded in 1536 and finally suppressed in 1539. The Alnwick Abbey site is located just within Hulne Park, on the bank of the River Aln. The only visible remnant is the impressive 14th century gatehouse. 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: 2025-01-02T21:24:59.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.52 GBP
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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
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Originality: Original - see definition below
Image Orientation: Landscape
Size: Medium
Date of Creation: Antique (Pre-1900)
Material: Paper
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Framing: Unframed
Subject: Topographical
Print Surface: Paper
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Type: Print
Year of Production: 1784
Original/ Repro: Original
Theme: Topographical
Production Technique: Copper Engraving
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Time Period Produced: 1750-1799
