CLERKENWELL Clerks well.Ray/Silver Street Farringdon Lane Close Green 1834 map
$ 19.85
Description
'Clerks- Well; also a plan of the site and the vicinity' Antique copperplate engraved print on stiff, good quality paper, 1834 Title of map: 'Clerks- Well; also a plan of the site and the vicinity ' The image below shows an enlarged cross section from the centre of the map to show the level of printed detail: The map show the original "Clerks Well" which gave its name to the area, situated in Ray Street (now Farringdon Lane). The map shows the part of the local area, including the location of the pump, Clerkenwell Close, Clerkenwell Green, The Sessions House, and a number of local pubs including the Northampton Arms, Fox & French Horn, and the General Graham DATE PRINTED: The date of publication stated on the title page of the volume within which the print was published was 1825. The publication date printed on the sheet itself is 1st May 1822. However, evidence from elsewhere in the volume suggests that this was printed in the 1834 second edition. IMAGE SIZE: Approx 33.5 x 24.5cm, 13.25 x 9.75 inches (Large) ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: H. Gardner, b. Howlett PROVENANCE: "Theatrum Illustrata. Graphic And Historic Memorials, Ancient Playhouses, Modern Theatres, Other Places Of Public Amusement In The Cities And Suburbs Of London & Westminister With Scenic And Incidental Ilustrations From The Time Of Shakspear To The Present Period", edited by Robert Wilkinson TYPE: Antique copperplate engraved print on stiff, good quality paper VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. However, please note: The image shown may have been taken from a different example of this map than that which is offered for sale. The map you will receive is in good condition but there may be minor variations in the condition from that shown in the image. 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 obtrusive unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy - see below. AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic historic 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. 'Print' means any image created by applying an inked block to paper or card under pressure by any method including wood engraving, steel engraving, copperplate, wood cut and lithography. REMARKS: FRANCE: Gravures et Cartes anciennes. DEUTSCHLAND: Alte Lankarten und Stadt ansichten. ITALIA: Stampe e Mappe antiche. ESPAÑA: Mapas antiquos y impresiones antiguas. E and OE. Force Majeure. English law shall apply. 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, suitably packed & insured, within 14 days of receipt.
