On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) antique print "Craigston Castle.", Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

DATE PRINTED: 1848.

SIZE: The printed view , including titles, is approximately 18 x 21.5 cm, 7.25 x 8.5 inches (medium) plus margins.

ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: From an original study by the architect and illustrator R. W. Billings and engraved by John Godfrey (British, c. 1817 - 1889). Robert William Billings (1813 – 14 November 1874) was an English painter and architect. Trained as a topographical draughtsman, he wrote and illustrated many books early in his career, before concentrating on his architectural practice. 

PROVENANCE:  Produced for the part-work “Baronial and Ecclesiastical Antiquities of Scotland”, published between 1845 and 1852. 

TYPE: Antique plate engraving printed on paper.

VERSO: There is a nothing 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:  Craigston Castle is located near Turriff, in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, and is a historic home of the Urquhart family. It was built 1604–07 by John Urquhart of Craigfintry (died 1631), known as the Tutor of Cromarty. The castle is composed of two main wings flanking the entrance and connected by an elevated arch, and surmounted by a richly corbelled parapet. There are bases for corner turrets near the top corner of each wing, but the turrets themselves do not appear to have ever been completed. The wood carvings in the drawing room depict biblical themes and Clan Urquhart heraldic artifacts. Craigston Castle is now a category A listed building. The Urquhart family retain possession of the castle, and have recently started to host weddings and other events, as well as letting it out as accommodation.

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