‘PENRITH CASTLE, CUMBERLAND.’ by Sparrow / Grose c.1774 – 1787

A charming and attractive late 18th century view of Penrith Castle, Cumberland — within a page of descriptive text — which was engraved by I. Pye and published in Francis Grose’s The Antiquities of England & Wales (London: S. Hooper, 1772-1787).

• This is an original copperplate engraving (+ letterpress which continues onto the reverse) with later hand colour.
• Printed area is approximately 15.5cms by 20.6cms (including text).
• The engraving is in very good condition with decent margins. Click on image for a better view.
• The item comes displayed in a ready to frame acid free mount.
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• Guaranteed to be over 200 years old.