Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) antique print "Mr Pennants Mill at Downing, Flintshire.", Wales. A view of a mill on the estate of Thomas Pennant. DATE PRINTED: 1811 (dated on print) . SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 15 x 11.5 cm (6 x 4.5 inches) plus margins with a blank back (small). ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Drawn by Francis Grose and engraved by Frederick Rudolph Hay (fl.1807-1831). 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. PROVENANCE: Published in The Beauties of England and Wales by John Britton (1771. .1857). After some slight successes as a writer, a Salisbury publisher commissioned Britton to compile an account of Wiltshire and, in conjunction with his friend Edward Wedlake Brayley, Britton went on to produce the series 'The Beauties of England and Wales' in nine volumes. The Beauties of England and Wales (1801-1815) was a series of books describing the topography and local history of England and Wales. Produced by a variety of London publishers, the work appeared in 18 multi-part volumes arranged by county, individually Each volume contained engraved illustrations by artists such as Thomas Hearne, J. M. W. Turner, John Varley, Benjamin West. Readers included Charles Dickens. 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: Downing Hall was built in 1627 by the Pennant family near Whitford, Flintshire. It was later the home of Thomas Pennant, the naturalist, traveller and writer. It was partially destroyed in a fire in the early 20th century and afterwards left derelict until it was demolished in 1953. Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints.
Price: 7.99 GBP
Location: Marlow
End Time: 2024-11-11T17:33:57.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.74 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
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Material: Engraving
Date of Creation: Antique (Pre-1900)
Original/ Repro: Original
Year of Production: 1811
Subject: Topographical
Originality: Original - see definition below
Print Surface: Paper
Type: Print
