The Royal Mail's Departure from the General Post Office, London: The General's Post Office
by REEVE, Richard Gilson after POLLARD, James
- Used
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London,: Published by W. Soffe, 288 Strand,, [c1830].. Image: 425 by 620mm (16.75 by 24.5 inches). Sheet: 575 by 765mm (22.75 by 30 inches).. Engraving with aquatint and hand colour. A view of the General Post Office in the City of London, showing the mail coaches departing. The Post Office was designed by Sir Robert Smirke and built between 1823 and 1829, suggesting that the print was made soon after to celebrate its opening. The British Library holds copies by a further two different publishers, suggesting that the print was popular. James Pollard (1792-1867) was a British painter well known for his sporting and mail coach scenes. BM 1917,1208.2253 and 1873,0712.534 (different publisher); LOC 96507261; Selway 47.
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- Bookseller
- Daniel Crouch Rare Books Ltd (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 12368
- Title
- The Royal Mail's Departure from the General Post Office, London
- Author
- REEVE, Richard Gilson after POLLARD, James
- Book Condition
- Used
- Publisher
- Published by W. Soffe, 288 Strand,
- Place of Publication
- London,
- Date Published
- [c1830].
- Keywords
- General Post Office, London, print, rare print
- Product_type
- Prints
- Size
- Image: 425 by 620mm (16.75 by 24.5 inches). Sheet: 575 by 765mm (22.75 by 30 inches).
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About the Seller
Daniel Crouch Rare Books Ltd
Biblio member since 2018
London
About Daniel Crouch Rare Books Ltd
Daniel Crouch Rare Books is specialist dealer in antique atlases, maps, plans, sea charts and voyages dating from the fifteenth to the nineteenth centuries. Our carefully selected stock also includes a number of fine prints and globes, and a selection of cartographic reference books.Our particular passions include rare atlases, wall maps, and separately published maps and charts. We strive to acquire unusual and quirky maps that are in fine condition. We are members of the following trade associations: The Antiquarian Bookseller's Association (ABA); The British Antique Dealers' Association (BADA); Confédération Internationale des Négociantes en Oeuvres d'Art (CINOA); The International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB); The Society of London Art Dealers (SLAD); and The European Fine Art Foundation (TEFAF). Daniel and Nick are also both members of The Company of Art Scholars, Dealers, and Collectors.
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