Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) 1793 scarce print "St Canices Cathedral, Kilkenny", Ireland. DATE PRINTED: c.1797 from a plate engraved in 1793, dated on the print. SIZE: The printed area is approximately 21.5 x 15 cm (8.5 x 5.75 inches) plus margins with a blank back (medium). ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Engraved by M. Hooper. Published by Samuel Hooper, Ludgate Hill, London. PROVENANCE: This print was published in "The Antiquities of Ireland", 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. Before his death he issued volume 1 and his nephew Daniel and a Dr. Edward Ledwich, who had already published a book on Irish antiquities, completed volume 2 shortly afterwards. 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 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: St Canice's Cathedral, also known as Kilkenny Cathedral, is a cathedral of the Church of Ireland in Kilkenny city, Ireland. It is in the ecclesiastical province of Dublin. The present building dates from the 13th century and is the second longest cathedral in Ireland, after St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin. Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter
Price: 9.99 GBP
Location: Marlow
End Time: 2024-11-04T17:37:39.000Z
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
Original/ Repro: Original
Type: Antique
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Material: Engraving
Date of Creation: Antique (Pre-1900)
Year of Production: 1793
Subject: Landscape/ Cityscape
Originality: Original - see definition below
Print Surface: Paper
