1774 Antique Print; Church of Saint Mary, Iffley, Oxfordshire after Grose

Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) antique print "Ifley Church, Oxfordshire". The view is offered with original text describing the view below the view continued on the reverse. DATE PRINTED: c.1790 (view was drawn in 1774, the date being provided in the text and engraved in 1785 dated on the view) SIZE: The printed area is approximately 15.5 x 11.5 cm (6 x 4.5 inches) plus margins with a blank back (small). The size including of the sheet is approximately 23 x 33 cm (9 x 13 inches). ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Drawn by Francis Grose and engraved by James Newton. Published by Samuel Hooper, Ludgate Hill, London. PROVENANCE: This print was published in an 1787 edition of "The Antiquities of England and Wales", by Francis Grose. Francis Grose (1731–1791) was an antiquary and lexicographer, of Swiss extraction. He published Antiquities of England and Wales (1773–87), which was well received, and thereafter, in 1789, set out on an antiquarian tour through Scotland, the fruit of which was Antiquity of Scotland (1789–91). He afterwards undertook a similar expedition to Ireland, but died suddenly at Dublin. TYPE: Antique copper block engraving printed on paper. VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side which is blank. CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy. AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition. POSTAGE / SHIPPING COSTS: I only charge postage for the first print ordered. There is no additional postage charge if you order more than one print. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Iffley is a village in a designated Conservation Area in Oxfordshire, England. It lies within the boundaries of the city of Oxford, between Cowley and the estates of Rose Hill and Donnington, and in proximity to the River Thames (Isis). A notable feature is its original and largely unchanged Norman church, St Mary the Virgin. The Romanesque church was built c.1160 by the St Remy family, probably financed with funds from the de Clintons of Kenilworth Castle.The Early Gothic east end was extended in c.1230, when a cell was constructed on the south-side for the anchoress Annora. The building has not been changed too much over the centuries, retaining its round-arched windows and doorways. It is Grade I listed. Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter

Price: 7.99 GBP

Location: Marlow

End Time: 2024-11-26T12:18:17.000Z

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