1770 Antique Print; The Custom House, London

Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) antique print "View of the Custom House.", London. DATE PRINTED: 1770.SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 17.5 x 13.5 cm (7 x 5.25 inches) plus margins with a blank back (small). ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: UnknownPROVENANCE: Published in 'A New and Compleat History and Survey of the Cities of London and Westminster, the Borough of Southward, and Parts Adjacent.' London: J. Cooke, [1770] by Henry Chamberlain. TYPE: Antique copper plate engraving printed on paper. VERSO: There is 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 printBACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Custom House, on the north bank of the Thames in the City of London, is a building which was formerly used for the collection of customs duties. A custom house has been present in the area since the 14th century, and a building on its current site has been rebuilt on a number of occasions. Today the Custom House is used by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs. With the growth of trade, the opening of the docks, and the increases in duties during the Napoleonic wars, larger premises became necessary in the early nineteenth century. To meet this need, a new building was begun to the designs of David Laing in October 1813, on a site immediately to the west of Ripleys's building, where Bear Quay, Crown Quay, Dice Quay, and Horner's Quay had once been.Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter

Price: 9.99 GBP

Location: Marlow

End Time: 2024-08-12T18:05:18.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6.68 GBP