On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) 1838 print "Epsom, Surrey.".
A view of the old clock tower replaced in 1847 and the high street. On the right is the shop of Gardon, Carpenter.
DATE PRINTED: 1838
SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 15 x 12 cm (6 x 4.75 inches) plus margins (small).
ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Engraved by Josiah Henshall (1801?-1869) from an original study by J.W. Allen. Joseph William Allen (1803 – August 29, 1852) was an English landscape painter and art teacher, who was also active in the founding of the Society of British Artists
PROVENANCE: Published in “Select Illustrated Topography of Thirty Miles Round London", by William Edward Trotter, (London : 1837-1838, issued as a complete set in 1839).
TYPE: Antique steel 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: Epsom is a market town in Surrey, England, 13.7 miles (22.0 km) southwest of London, between Ashtead and Ewell. The town straddles chalk downland (Epsom Downs) and the upper Thanet Formation. Epsom Downs Racecourse holds The Derby, now a generic name for sports competitions in English-speaking countries. The town also gives its name to Epsom salts, originally extracted from mineral waters there.
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