Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) scarce antique print "Part of the West side of lower Bridge Street.", Chester. DATE PRINTED: c.1816. SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 36 x 20 cm (14.25 x 8 inches) plus margins with a blank back (medium). ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Drawn and etched by George Batenham (fl. 1814-1821). Batenham was an English draughtsman and engraver. He was the son of George Batenham (1770-1833) and Anne Batenham, Chester booksellers. PROVENANCE: Published about 1816 Batenham produced "Panoramic delineations of the four principal streets of the city if Chester" a plan of the city of Chester and a guide book to Chester. He frequently worked with William Batenham - believed to be his brother. The 1816 series records the "face-on" view of The Rows in great detail. TYPE: Antique plate etching 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. Mild age toning. 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: Bridge Street, along with Northgate Street, Watergate Street and Eastgate Street, is one of the four original streets built inside Roman Chester. All four streets meet at the High Cross. Bridge Street is one of the most painted and photographed locations in Chester and a remarkable record exists of its appearance over the years. Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter
Price: 39.99 GBP
Location: Marlow
End Time: 2024-11-30T09:20:59.000Z
Shipping Cost: 19.56 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
Return policy details: I accept returns within 14 days provided that the items are returned to me in the same condition as shipped.
Artist: George Batenham
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Originality: Original - see definition below
Size: Medium
Date of Creation: Antique (Pre-1900)
Material: Paper
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: Cityscapes, Topographical
Print Surface: Paper
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Type: Print
Year of Production: 1816
Listed by Self-Representing Artist?: No
Theme: Topographical
Production Technique: Etching
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Time Period Produced: 1800-1849
