Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) scarce print "William Caxton. The First Printer in England.". DATE PRINTED: 1814 (dated 1813 on the print, the date of engraving). SIZE: The printed area including titles is approx. 9.5 x 16 cm, 3.75 x 6.25 inches (small) plus margins. ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Engraved by Hopwood. PROVENANCE: A plate published in the scarce work “The Antiquities of London: comprising views and historical descriptions of it's principal buildings...., chiefly from the works of Thomas Pennant Esq.”. Published by J. Coxhead 249 High Holborn, London 1814. 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. 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: William Caxton (c. 1422 – c. 1491) was an English merchant, diplomat, and writer. He is thought to be the first person to introduce a printing press into England, in 1476, and as a printerwas the first English retailer of printed books. 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: 2024-11-17T15:06:42.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.76 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
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Material: Copper Plate
Date of Creation: Antique (Pre-1900)
Listed by Self-Representing Artist?: No
Year of Production: 1813
Subject: Portrait
Originality: Original - see definition below
Print Surface: Paper
Type: Print
