SOUTHEAST VIEW OF CHELMSFORD CHURCH IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX

Published by Beauties of England and Wales

About this Item

1773 COPPER ENGRAVING RARE ANTIQUE BOOKPLATE PRINT. The church is dedicated to St. Mary; the body has lately been rebuilt, and is a handsome ancient building, in the later style of English architecture.Situated at the end of the town. The tower is square and embattled, and is surmounted by a lofty spire. There are several handsome monuments in it erected in the memory of the Mildmay Family, one in particular for Benjamin Mildmay, Earl of Fitzwalter.Benjamin Mildmay was admitted 1669 to the dignity of lord Fitzwalter in right of Frances his great grandmother, daughter of Henry Ratcliffe, second earl of Sussex. Benjamin, third lord Fitzwalter, was created by king George the second viscount Harwich and earl of Fitzwalter. The titles became extinct at his death 1756. 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 has been cropped very close to the edge of the plate on the right hand side with small nicks going into it. As scanned. 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 # 11015

Bibliographic Details

Title: SOUTHEAST VIEW OF CHELMSFORD CHURCH IN THE ...

Publisher: Beauties of England and Wales

Binding: no binding

Condition: very good