1818 Antique Print; Isobel Taylor, Aged 105, Edinburgh by John Kay

Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) scarce antique print "Isobel Taylor, Aged 105, Widow of John Alice. She was born in the Parish of Crieff County of Perth, the 4th of March 1713, and died in Edin'r the 23rd of April 1818." DATE PRINTED: c.1840 from a plate engraved in 1818.SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 19.5 x 15 cm (7.75 x 6 inches) plus wide margins with a blank back (medium). ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Etched by John Kay (1742 – 21 February 1826), a Scottish caricaturist and engraver. John Kay was born in Dalkeith where he became apprenticed to a barber at the age of 13. He moved to Edinburgh as a young man in the 1760s, still plying his trade as a member of the corporation of barber-surgeons. But, in 1784, he produced his first etching and was soon encouraged to convert his premises to a print shop, such was the popularity of his caricatures and portraits of local characters. The first published collection, gathered together by the Edinburgh publisher, Hugh Paton, didn’t appear until over a decade after Kay’s death, in 1838 PROVENANCE: This print was published in "A Series of Original Portraits and Caricature Etchings by the Late John Kay, Miniature Painter, Edinburgh". published 1838 by Hugh Paton.TYPE: Antique etching printed on paper. VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is blank. CONDITION: Very 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: . Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter

Price: 17.99 GBP

Location: Marlow

End Time: 2024-11-01T13:22:59.000Z

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