1786 Antique Print; Medmenham Abbey, Buckinghamshire after Grose

Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) antique print "Medmenham Abbey near Henley on Thames." DATE PRINTED: 1787 (1787 is the date of engraving, dated on the view from a drawing made in 1786, the date in the original text).SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 16 x 12 cm (6.25 x 4.75 inches) plus margins. ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Drawn by Francis Grose and engraved by James Newton.PROVENANCE: This print was published in an 1787 edition of "The Antiquities of England and Wales", by Francis Grose. Francis Grose (1731–1791) was an antiquary and lexicographer, of Swiss extraction. He published Antiquities of England and Wales (1773–87), which was well received, and thereafter, in 1789, set out on an antiquarian tour through Scotland, the fruit of which was Antiquity of Scotland (1789–91). He afterwards undertook a similar expedition to Ireland, but died suddenly at Dublin. TYPE: Antique copper plate engraving printed on paper. VERSO: There is text printed on the reverse side which describes the abbey. 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: Medmenham is a village and civil parish in the Wycombe district of Buckinghamshire, England. It is on the River Thames, about 3 1⁄2 miles (5.6 km) southwest of Marlow and 3 miles (4.8 km) east of Henley-on-Thames. A Cistercian abbey was founded in Medmenham in the 12th century under the ownership of Woburn Abbey, though it was not officially recognised by royal charter until 1200. In 1547, at the Dissolution of the Monasteries, the abbey was seized and given to the Moore family and then sold privately to the Duffields. It was while in the possession of the Duffields that the abbey became infamous as the location of The Hellfire Club, formerly called the Monks of Medmenham. In 1755, when Sir Francis Dashwood acquired the ruins of the ancient abbey from the Duffield family, he and John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich attended a service at St. Peter's parish church in Medmenham where Sandwich released a small monkey in the church. The congregation fled in horror, sure that Satan himself had invaded their place of worship. Today the abbey is a private residence and is not open to the public. Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter

Price: 8.99 GBP

Location: Marlow

End Time: 2024-11-10T20:41:48.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6.74 GBP