[A view over Plymouth Sound, dedicated to Lord Edgecombe]

Method Etching and aquatint
Artist William Tomkins
Published c.1790
Dimensions Image 349 x 350 mm, Plate 446 x 388 mm, Sheet 540 x 400 mm
Notes Proof before all letters

A very scarce view of Plymouth Sound viewed through the circular port hole of the Mount Edgcumbe Folly.

Etched coat of arms of Mount Edgecombe beneath printed image with motto Au plasir de dieu fort. (At the all-powered disposal of God )

Ex. Col.: Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd

Condition: Overall time toning, numerous foxing marks to image and sheet.
Framing unmounted
Price £1,200.00
Stock ID 27618

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