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1773 COPPER ENGRAVING RARE ANTIQUE BOOKPLATE PRINT . Of buildings and institutions the most notable is Chelsea Royal Hospital for invalid soldiers, initiated by Charles II. (according to tradition on the suggestion of Nell Gwynne), and opened ifl 1694. The hospital itself accommodates upwards of 500 men, but a system of out-pensioning was found necessary from the outset, and now relieves large numbers throughout the empire. The picturesque building by Wren stands in extensive grounds, which include the former Ranelagh Gardens. A theological college (King Jamess) formerly occupied the site; it was founded in 1610 and was intended to be of great size, but the scheme was unsuccessful, and only a small part of the buildings was erected. PUBLISHED DATE 1773 LONDON PRINTED FOR R. GOADBY SOLD BY J. TOWERS IN FORE STREET NEAR CRIPPLEGATE PAGE SIZE: approx 8 INCHES x 4 1/2 INCHES IMAGE SIZE: approx 7 1/2 X 4 1/4 INCHES CONDITION COPPER ENGRAVING , BLANK on the back .Cropped close to the right hand side of the plate. Suitable ageing. The image is clean, clear and sharp with beautiful depth and detail.This beautiful rare item would look great matted and framed. An art supply store can provide you with a selection of frames for selection of frames for old art treasures, NOTE THE FOLLOWING BEFORE YOU PURCHASE: This is a GENUINE ANTIQUE PRINT. It is NOT a modern reproduction, ie. a laser scan, photocopy etc this print was published on the date mentioned, or circa of the date mentioned at the top of the page. The term "print" is referred to an image on a piece of paper.The print I have for sale, like many antique prints, originate from an antique book publication.The publication may not always be known. If you have any questions, emails are welcome. N° de ref. del artículo 11023
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