1795 Antique Print; Knight's Hill House, West Norwood, London after J. Walker

Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) scarce antique print "Knights Hill, Surrey." DATE PRINTED: 1795, dated on the print. SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 16.5 x 12 cm , 6.5 x 4.75 inches (medium) plus margins with a blank back. ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Engraved and drawn by John Walker (active 1776-1802). Walker was a London engraver and son of William Walker, with whom he frequently collaborated. PROVENANCE: This print was published in Walker's "The Copper-Plate Magazine, or Monthly Cabinet of Picturesque Prints" (London : 1792-1802). The plates were later re-issued by Walker in "The Itinerant: A select collection of interesting and picturesque views, in Great Britain and Ireland" in 1818, this is an example from the original Copper Plate magazine issue. 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: In 1772 Edward (later Lord) Thurlow was admitted to Knight's Hill House and 100 acres of copyhold land in Lambeth Manor between Norwood Road and the south-west side of Knight's Hill. This land formed the nucleus of the vast estate in Lambeth and Streatham which Lord Thurlow acquired during the next 23 years. Knight's Hill House was built for Lord Chancellor Thurlow by Henry Holland, the architect of Carlton House and of old Drury Lane Theatre. Notwithstanding the splendid views said to be obtained from the upper windows of the mansion, it appears that Lord Thurlow never resided in it, but contented himself with a smaller house, called Knight's Hill Farm. In Twiss's "Life of Lord Eldon," it is stated that "Lord Thurlow built a house in the neighbourhood of London. Now," adds the author, "he was first cheated by his architect, and then he cheated himself; for the house cost more than he expected, so he never would go into it. Mr. Thorne, in his "Environs of London," states that the house and grounds were reported to have cost £30,000. Both have now disappeared, having, with his lordship's adjoining manor of Leigham, been appropriated for building purposes. Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter

Price: 12.99 GBP

Location: Marlow

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Shipping Cost: 6.44 GBP