Antique engraving from a distressed 1784 edition of Thornton's New & Complete History & Survey of London & Westminster, &c. titled "The Seizing of Guy Fawkes who was going to blow up the Parliament House, in the reign of James the first, 1606". Published by Alex. Hogg at the Kings Arms No. 16 Paternoster Row. Wale delin. Thornton sculp.

Engraving itself is undated but original and, as mentioned. Engraving shows some minor tatter at the right margin as well some toning from age or other very marginal tatter. Leaf is still sturdy for its age and not brittle but the almost 240 year old paper is fairly thin. Engraving measures approximately 15 1/4 x 9 3/8 inches.