A SCENE IN THE GARDENS OF PAIN'S HILL

Published by Beauties of England and Wales

About this Item

1773 COPPER ENGRAVING RARE ANTIQUE BOOKPLATE PRINT A SCENE IN THE GARDENS OF PAIN'S HILL This fine seat, which is near Cobham in Surrey, at the distance of about 20 miles from London, belongs to the Honorable Mr. Charles Hamilton, who has made great improvements, by inclosing a large tract of barren land, which though so poor as to produce nothing but heath and broom, he has so well cultivated and adorned, that few places are equal to it. Th whole place is about 5 miles round, it is laid out in the modern taste, and planted with a beautiful variety of trees, plants and flowers. PUBLISHED DATE 1773 LONDON PRINTED FOR R. GOADBY SOLD BY J. TOWERS IN FORE STREET NEAR CRIPPLEGATE PAGE SIZE: approx 8 INCHES x 4 1/2 INCHES IMAGE SIZE: approx 7 1/2 X 4 1/4 INCHES CONDITION COPPER ENGRAVING , BLANK on the back .The print is cropped close to the plate on the right hand side and has nicks that border next to the plate .Suitable ageing. The image is clean, clear and sharp with beautiful depth and detail.This beautiful rare item would look great matted and framed. An art supply store can provide you with a selection of frames for selection of frames for old art treasures, NOTE THE FOLLOWING BEFORE YOU PURCHASE: This is a GENUINE ANTIQUE PRINT. It is NOT a modern reproduction, ie. a laser scan, photocopy etc this print was published on the date mentioned, or circa of the date mentioned at the top of the page. The term "print" is referred to an image on a piece of paper.The print I have for sale, like many antique prints, originate from an antique book publication.The publication may not always be known. If you have any questions, emails are welcome. Seller Inventory # 11009

Bibliographic Details

Title: A SCENE IN THE GARDENS OF PAIN'S HILL

Publisher: Beauties of England and Wales

Binding: no binding

Condition: very good