Antique Print-TOWN-DOCKYARD-WOOLWICH-ENGLAND-London Magazine-1756

This print shows a panoramic view of the town and dockyard of Woolwich, England.

Made by an anonymous engraver after London Magazine.

Medium: Engraving / etching on hand laid (verge) paper.

Sheet size: 33 x 20.5 cm (12.99 x 8.07 inch). Image size: 30 x 17 cm. (11.81 x 6.69 inch).

Condition: fair, given age. Folds as published. Brown spots. Paperloss left margin. Creasing and folding. Sold as is / waf. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

TOWN-DOCKYARD-WOOLWICH-ENGLAND | RB-A8-28

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

This attractive print was engraved for The London Magazine, Published London 1756. The London Magazine or Monthly Gentleman’s Intelligencer was a popular 18th century illustrated periodical. The first incarnation was established in 1732 and ran until 1785 and the fine copper engraved illustrations are widely collected. The magazine was later resurrected in the 19th century and has continued in various formats to the present day. .