1837 Antique Print; Inverness from the West, Scottish Highlands after Allom

Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) antique print "Inverness from the West. (Inverness-shire)." DATE PRINTED: 1837, dated on the print.SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 18.5 x 14.5 cm, 7.25 x 5.75 inches (medium) plus margins. ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Engraved by Robert Sands (1792 - 1855), from an original study by the gifted Thomas Allom. Thomas Allom (13 March 1804 – 21 October 1872) was an English architect, artist, and topographical illustrator. He was a founding member of what became the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). He designed many buildings in London, including the Church of St Peter's and parts of the elegant Ladbroke Estate in Notting Hill. He also worked with Sir Charles Barry on numerous projects, most notably the Houses of Parliament, and is also known for his numerous topographical works. PROVENANCE: Produced for "Scotland illustrated in a series of views taken expressly for this work by T. Allom, W.H. Bartlett, and H. M'Culloch " (George Virtue, London : 1835-1838). TYPE: Antique steel 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 paper is subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. 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: Inverness (from the Scottish Gaelic: Inbhir Nis, meaning "Mouth of the River Ness"; Scots: Inerness) is a city in the Scottish Highlands. It is the administrative centre for The Highland Council and is regarded as the capital of the Highlands. Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter

Price: 9.99 GBP

Location: Marlow

End Time: 2024-11-19T09:57:57.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6.69 GBP