1795 Antique Print; Launceston, Cornwall after John Nixon

Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) scarce antique print "Launceston.", Cornwall. Offered with the original page describing the town. DATE PRINTED: 1795 (dated on print)SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 17 x 12.5 cm , 6.75 x 5 inches (medium) plus margins with a blank back. ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Engraved by John Walker (active 1792-1803), from an original drawing by Nixon. John Nixon (before 1759-1818) was one of the most notable amateur artists working in London in the late eighteenth century, John Nixon became best known for his caricatures of urban society. He also undertook a number of topographical studies. PROVENANCE: This print was published in Walker's "The Copper-Plate Magazine, or Monthly Cabinet of Picturesque Prints" (London : 1792-1802). The plates were later re-issued by Walker in "The Itinerant: A select collection of interesting and picturesque views, in Great Britain and Ireland" in 1818. This is a sought after example from the earlier copper plate magazine. TYPE: Antique copper plate 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: Launceston is a town, ancient borough, and civil parish in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is 1 mile (1.6 km) west of the middle stage of the River Tamar, which constitutes almost the entire border between Cornwall and Devon. The landscape of the town is generally steep particularly at a sharp south-western knoll topped by Launceston Castle. These gradients fall down to the River Kensey and smaller tributaries. Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter

Price: 17.99 GBP

Location: Marlow

End Time: 2024-12-21T10:35:07.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6.57 GBP