Gilead House, Lancashire - Original Engraving by William Angus - 1806
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Original copper engraving of 1806 with a view of Gilead House in Lancashire, identified in the lettering as the residence of Dr. Solomon. Engraved by William Angus after a drawing by J. Bird for The Beauties of England and Wales.
Original copper engraving of 1806 with a view of Gilead House in Lancashire, identified in the lettering as the residence of Dr. Solomon. Engraved by William Angus after a drawing by J. Bird for The Beauties of England and Wales.
The house was built near Liverpool by Samuel Solomon, famous for his "Balm of Gilead", the patent elixir that gave the place its name and made his fortune. The engraving belongs to the great topographical series by Britton and Brayley, published in London by Vernor & Hood.
Medium: Copper engraving
Artist / after: J. Bird
Engraver: William Angus
Date: January 1, 1806
Source: The Beauties of England and Wales, London, Vernor & Hood
Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.0 in (20.8 x 12.7 cm)
Condition: Good; paper with light toning and small pale stains in the margins
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Original copper engraving of 1806 with a view of Gilead House in Lancashire, identified in the lettering as the residence of Dr. Solomon. Engraved by William Angus after a drawing by J. Bird for The Beauties of England and Wales.