Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) and uncommon 1811 print "Purfleet", in Essex. DATE PRINTED: 1811. Dated 1810 on the print, the date of engraving. For the re-issues of 1818 and 1822 the plate was re-engraved - this being an example of the the original 1811 issue. SIZE: The printed area including titles is approx. 19.5 x 13.5 cm, 7.5 x 5.25 inches (medium) plus wide margins. ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Drawn by Samuel Owen and engraved by W. Cooke. Samuel Owen (1769? – 8 December 1857) was an English marine painter and illustrator. William Bernard Cooke (1778 – 2 August 1855), was an English line engraver. Cooke was born in London in 1778. He was the elder brother of George Cooke (1781–1834), and became a pupil of William Angus (1752–1821). After the termination of his apprenticeship he obtained employment upon the plates for Brewer's "Beauties of England and Wales", and then undertook the publication of "The Thames" which was completed in 1811, and for which he engraved almost all the plates after Samuel Owen. . PROVENANCE:.Published in "Views on the Thames" engraved by W.B Cooke & George Cooke. Vernor, Hood & Sharpe, London, 1818. TYPE: Antique engraving printed on India 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. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Purfleet is a town in the Thurrock unitary authority in Essex, England. In the 18th century, Purfleet was established as a location for the storage of gunpowder together with a garrison to protect it. There was a constant danger of explosion as a result of lightning strikes Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter
Price: 14.99 GBP
Location: Marlow
End Time: 2024-11-24T10:01:05.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.75 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
Artist: Samuel Owen
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Material: Engraving
Date of Creation: Antique (Pre-1900)
Subject: Maritime
Originality: Original - see definition below
Print Surface: Paper
Type: Print
