Original copper engraving of 1829 with the gateway of Herstmonceux Castle in Sussex: the twin brick towers of the gatehouse, with their machicolations and arrow slits, and a dog lying in front of the arch. Lettered below "Drawn by J. P. Neale" and "Engraved by J. C. Varrall", with the heading "Vol. V, Second Series" and the running title "Neale's Views of Seats".
Original copper engraving of 1829 with the gateway of Herstmonceux Castle in Sussex: the twin brick towers of the gatehouse, with their machicolations and arrow slits, and a dog lying in front of the arch. Lettered below "Drawn by J. P. Neale" and "Engraved by J. C. Varrall", with the heading "Vol. V, Second Series" and the running title "Neale's Views of Seats".
From the Views of the Seats of Noblemen and Gentlemen in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland, the great series of British country houses that John Preston Neale published on his own account in London.
Medium: Copper engraving
Artist / after: John Preston Neale (1780-1847)
Engraver: John Charles Varrall
Date: 1 September 1829
Source: Neale's Views of Seats, vol. V of the second series; published by J. P. Neale, 16 Bennett Street, Blackfriars Road, London
Dimensions: 4.6 x 7.1 in (11.7 x 18 cm)
Condition: Good. Book leaf with wide margins and clean paper; a very light foxing spot beside the title.