1813 Antique Print; Strata Florida Abbey, Ceredigion, Wales

Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) antique print "Remains of Strata Florida Abbey, Cardiganshire." DATE PRINTED: 1813 (dated on print). SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 12.5 x 12.5 cm (5 x 5 inches) plus margins with a blank back (small) and a title of the book printed above. ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Unknown. PROVENANCE: Published in The Beauties of England and Wales by John Britton (1771. .1857). After some slight successes as a writer, a Salisbury publisher commissioned Britton to compile an account of Wiltshire and, in conjunction with his friend Edward Wedlake Brayley, Britton went on to produce the series 'The Beauties of England and Wales' in nine volumes. The Beauties of England and Wales (1801-1815) was a series of books describing the topography and local history of England and Wales. Produced by a variety of London publishers, the work appeared in 18 multi-part volumes arranged by county, individually Each volume contained engraved illustrations by artists such as Thomas Hearne, J. M. W. Turner, John Varley, Benjamin West. Readers included Charles Dickens. This is the title page. TYPE: Antique copper plate engraving printed on paper. VERSO: There is nothing printed 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 print. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Strata Florida Abbey (Welsh: Abaty Ystrad Fflur) is a former Cistercian abbey situated just outside Pontrhydfendigaid, near Tregaron in the county of Ceredigion, Wales. The abbey was founded in 1164. Strata Florida is a Latinisation of the Welsh Ystrad Fflur; 'Vale of Fflur'; the Welsh word ystrad is synonymous with dale, while fflur is the name of the nearby river. After the region around St Davids was firmly occupied by the Norman Marcher lordship of Pembroke by the early 12th century, with St Davids firmly under Norman influence thereafter, the princely Dinefwr family of Deheubarth transferred their patronage to Strata Florida, and interred many of their family members there. Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints.

Price: 6.99 GBP

Location: Marlow

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Shipping Cost: 6.57 GBP