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1773 COPPER ENGRAVING ANTIQUE BOOKPLATE PRINT OKEHAM CASTLE IN RUTLANDSHIRE Oakham, or Okeham, is in Oakham Soke, in the vale of Catmoss. It had an ancient castle, erected probably by Walcheline De Ferreris, a younger branch of the family of de Ferrars, to whom Henry II had granted the manor. The manor and castle repeatedly reverted to the crown, and were again repeatedly granted. Among the possessors of them were : Richard, king of the Romans, brother of Henry III ; Edmund, earl of Kent, brother of Edward II ; De Vere, earl of Oxford and duke of Ireland, favourite of Richard II ; Thomas of Woodstock, uncle to the same king ; Humphrey, duke of Buckingham, the supporter and victim of Richard III ; Thomas Cromwell, earl of Essex ; and George Villiers, duke of Buckingham, the witty and profligate favourite of Charles II. Of this castle, the county-hall, in which the assizes are held, and the other business of the county and the town transacted, is a remain ; the other parts are in ruins. The architecture is of late Norman or very early English. The gate of the castle-yard and the interior of the county-hall are covered with horse-shoes ; the lord of the manor being authorized by ancient grant or custom to demand of every peer, on first passing through the lordship, a shoe from one of his horses, or a sum of money to purchase one in lieu of it. Some of these shoes are gilt, and stamped with the donor's name. Among them are shoes given by queen Elizabeth, by the late duke of York, and by George IV, when prince regent. PUBLISHED DATE 1773 LONDON PRINTED FOR R. GOADBY SOLD BY J. TOWERS IN FORE STREET NEAR CRIPPLEGATE PAGE SIZE: approx 8 INCHES x 5 INCHES IMAGE SIZE: approx 7 1/2 x 4 1/4 INCHES CONDITION COPPER ENGRAVING , BLANK on the back .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 # 11035
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