An original pencil and wash drawing. 11.5 x 7 inches approx., on paper. Overall size including mount 12.5 x 16.5 inches approx. Mounted in conservation materials ready for framing. A very competent depiction, viewed from the end of the Leas to the west of Albion Villas, and taking in Number One the Leas, the rear of the Esplanade Hotel, West Cliff Gardens, Albion Villas, Priory Gardens and the Parish Church. Visible beyond is Copt Point and beyond the faint outline of the White Cliffs. Little more than a dozen people are depicted. Strollers, viewers of the sea, both seated and standing, and a carriage driver give scale to the scene but the architecture and setting are foremost in the artist's mind. We have available Gicl�e reproductions of this drawing at �30. PRINTS/MAPS FOLKESTONE KENT PRINTS TOWNS- 19TH CENTURY FACSIMILES PRINTS/MAPS. Seller Inventory # 18694

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Title: [ALBION VILLAS FROM THE LEAS.]

Publisher: No date but c.

Publication Date: 1840

Binding: No Binding

Condition: Very Good

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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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