On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) scarce antique print "View from Haldon. The Seat of Sir Robert Palk Bart to whom this plate is Inscribed. By his Obliged Servant R. Polwhele.", Devon.
A view from Haldon House, near Exeter in Devon, England. The surviving north wing of the house serves today as the "Lord Haldon Hotel". The house was originally flanked by two paired pavilions.
DATE PRINTED: 1793, dated on the print.
SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 31 x 25 cm, 12.25 x 9.75 inches (medium) plus margins.
ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Drawn and engraved by T. Bonnor. Thomas Bonnor (fl. 1763–1807), topographical draughtsman and engraver, was a native of Gloucestershire. In 1763 he was awarded a premium by the Society of Arts, and he became one of the ablest topographical artists of his time.
PROVENANCE: Published in 'The history of Devonshire. In three volumes. By the Reverend Richard Polwhele, Of Polwhele In Cornwall, And Late Of Christ-Church, Oxford..' This appeared in 3 volumes, 1793–1806, but his coverage was uneven and subscribers deserted as the series progressed. Richard Polwhele (6 January 1760 – 12 March 1838) was a Cornish clergyman, poet and historian of Cornwall and Devon.
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 paper is 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: Haldon House on the eastern side of the Haldon Hills in the parishes of Dunchideock and Kenn, near Exeter in Devon, England, was a large Georgian country house largely demolished in the 1920s. The surviving north wing of the house, comprising the entrance front of the stable block, consists of two cuboid lodges linked by a screen pierced by a Triumphal Arch, with later additions, and serves today as the "Lord Haldon Hotel". The house was originally flanked by two such paired pavilions, as is evident from 19th century engravings.
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