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1773 COPPER ENGRAVING RARE ANTIQUE BOOKPLATE PRINT A VIEW OF ROCHESTER CASTLE AND BRIDGE Situated along the River Medway, Rochester Castle was one of the first English castles to be rebuilt in stone, and this early stone work was carried out by Gundolf, Bishop of Rochester during the late 11th century. Renowned as a very able builder of stone structures, Gundolf was responsible for the old Rochester Cathedral, as well as the Tower of London. In 1127, custody of the castle was given to the Archbishop of Canterbury, and remained under the same authority for the next 90 years. During this time, the huge, square keep was built from Kentish ragstone. Still standing in substantially good condition, this great tower, some 113 ft high, consists of a basement and three floors, the second floor rising through two storeys. 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 edge of the plate on the right hand side, as scanned. 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 11011
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