Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) antique print "Powis Castle, Montgomeryshire.", Wales. Offered with text below and continued on the back which describes the view. DATE PRINTED: c.1787, dated 1775 on the print, the date of engraving from a study made in 1761, dated in the text.SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 16 x 11.5 cm (6.25 x 4.5 inches) plus margins with a blank back (small) on a sheet approximately 31.5 x 21.5 cm (12.5 x 8.5 inches). ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Drawn by Francis Grose and engraved by Richard Bernard Godfrey (1728-c.1795).PROVENANCE: This print was published in an 1787 edition of "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 paper. VERSO: There is text printed on the reverse side which describes the view. 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: Powis Castle (Welsh: Castell Powys) is a medieval castle, fortress and grand country mansion near Welshpool, in Powys, Wales. It is known for housing the treasures that were brought home by Robert Clive and his son, Edward Clive from India. The castle has also been known as Castell Coch, Castell Pool, Castell Pola, Castell Pole, Castell Trallwng, Red Castle, Redde Castle and Castel Cough. The seat of the Earl of Powis, the castle is known for its extensive, attractive formal gardens, terraces, parkland, deerpark and landscaped estate. The property is under the care of the National Trust. Princess Victoria (later Queen Victoria) visited the castle as a child when her mother took her to tour England and Wales in 1832.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: 2024-11-05T13:57:41.000Z
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
Artist: Francis Grose
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
Region of Origin: United Kingdom
Subject: Cityscapes
Print Surface: Paper
Type: Print
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Year of Production: 1787
Original/ Repro: Original
Listed by Self-Representing Artist?: No
Theme: Topographical
Production Technique: Copper Engraving
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Time Period Produced: 1750-1799
