On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) scarce antique print showing the Tomb of Anastasia Venetia Lady Digby in Christchurch Newgate London which was destroyed in the great fire of 1666.
DATE PRINTED: 1808.
SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 12.5 x 12.5 cm (5 x 5 inches) plus margins with a blank back (medium) .
ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Unknown.
PROVENANCE: This print was published in 'The Antiquarian repertory: a miscellaneous Assemblage of Topography, History, Biography, Customs and Manners, intended to preserve and illustrate several valuable remains of old times.'. Published: London: 1808: Printed for the proprietors, and sold by Edward Jeffery.
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. 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: Christ Church Greyfriars, also known as Christ Church Newgate Street, was a church in Newgate Street, opposite St Paul's Cathedral in the City of London. Established as a monastic church in the thirteenth century, it became a parish church after the Dissolution of the Monasteries. Following its destruction in the Great Fire of London of 1666, it was rebuilt to the designs of Sir Christopher Wren. Venetia Anastasia Digby (née Stanley) (December 1600 – 1 May 1633) was a celebrated beauty of the Stuart period and the wife of a prominent courtier and scientist, Kenelm Digby. She was a granddaughter of Thomas Percy, 7th Earl of Northumberland. and a great- granddaughter of Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby.
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