Description: On offer is an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) and very scarce 1798 print "Wryte's Houses", in Portsburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland. DATE PRINTED: 1798 SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 15.5 x 11 cm , 6.25 x 4.25 inches (small) plus margins with a blank back. ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Drawn by F.Dick and engraved by the Scottish artist: Alexander Robertson, (1772 - 1841) . Published by Robert Scott (1777-1841).The son of Grizell and Robert Scott, he was born on 13 November 1777 at Lanark, where his father was a skinner. He attended the grammar school at Musselburgh, and at the age of ten was articled to Andrew Robertson, an engraver at Edinburgh; there he also worked in the Trustees' Academy. Among his pupils were John Burnet, John Horsburgh, and James Stewart. He died early in 1841. PROVENANCE: This print was published in 'Picturesque Views in Scotland', by Robert Scott. A very rare collection of engravings of Scottish scenes, mostly engraved by Robert Scott, based on paintings/sketches by Alexander Carse, C. Cooper, A. Stuart, Capt. I. Robertson, J. Denholm, F. Dick, and Scott himself - a small number of the series are dated, the latest being 1798. TYPE: Antique copper 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: Wryte's Houses stood in the suburb of Portsburgh but were demolished in 1800 to make way for Gillespie's Hospital. Portsburgh was a burgh of barony outside the city walls of Edinburgh, Scotland from 1649 to 1856. Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter
Price: 12.99 GBP
Location: Marlow
End Time: 2024-10-08T15:43:06.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.91 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Originality: Original - see definition below
Material: Copper Plate
Date of Creation: Antique (Pre-1900)
Print Surface: Paper
Year of Production: 1798
Subject: Topographical
Artist: F.Dick
Type: Print
