Tinted lithograph 13 x 10.5 inches. Marked 'Proof' within the plate. A fine example with wide margins The Missionary College was consecrated on June 29, 1848. It is likely that Henry Ward commissioned Razé to produce this view to mark the event. Razé's fine draughtsmanship captures the intended gravity of the neo-gothic college. Louis Laurent Raze was the best-known drawing master at the King's School, Canterbury, in the 19th Century. Born at Cambrai in France, he came to England in 1823 and settled in Canterbury. He was at the King's School from approximately 1842 to 1864. Seller Inventory # 21402

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Title: S. W. VIEW IN THE QUADRANGLE OF St. ...

Publisher: Published by Henry Ward, Mercery Lane November 15th 1847, Canterbury

Publication Date: 1847

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Founded by Patrick Marrin's father George in 1946, Marrin's Bookshop has been based in its current Folkestone location since 1963. Patrick has worked in bookselling since 1970. As well as rare antiquarian books, maps and prints, the stock includes a wide range of literature, library sets, travel, history and illustrated books in all fields. We also offer a bookbinding and restoration service. Visitors to the shop are welcome and we exhibit at UK book fairs. A large proportion of our stock can be searched on this website, or at http://www.marrinbook.co.uk.

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Marrin's Bookshop is a member of PBFA. All entries have been thoroughly researched using the relevant bibliographies and British Library catalogue, DNB, COPAC etc. Any item found to vary from the described state may be returned within 2 weeks of receipt. Postage is extra and overseas customers please state your preference as to air or surface mail. Payment may be made by cheque, Visa or Mastercard or any debit card, Credit or Debit is preferred, or by Sterling transfer to our UK bank account.
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