1784 Antique Print; Dover Castle - Moat’s Bulwark, Kent after Francis Grose

Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) antique print "Mote's Bulwark, Dover, Kent." DATE PRINTED: 1784, dated on the print. SIZE: The printed area including title is approximately 16 x 11.5 cm (6.25 x 4.5 inches) plus margins with a blank back (small). ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Engraved by Samuel Sparrow. 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 paper is 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: The Moat’s Bulwark was built by Henry VIII as part of artillery fortifications intended less as a strengthening of the castle than as protection for the newly enlarged harbour. These fortifications took the form of comparatively small block houses or batteries: Archcliffe Fort under the Western Heights, the Black Bulwark on the Pier, Moat’s Bulwark below the castle cliff and a third bulwark in the castle moat. The large semicircular battery which is now the most obvious feature, dates from the invasion scares of the 1740s when the harbour defences from Archcliffe Fort to Moat’s Bulwark were strengthened and barracks built at both places. 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: 2024-10-21T08:35:01.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6.76 GBP