Original 18th century engraving with the portraits of Henry I (1068-1135), fourth son of William the Conqueror, and of Stephen of Blois (about 1096-1154), whose reign opened the long period of civil war known as the Anarchy. A leaf from Ashburton's History of England, engraved by Pass.
Original 18th century engraving with the portraits of Henry I (1068-1135), fourth son of William the Conqueror, and of Stephen of Blois (about 1096-1154), whose reign opened the long period of civil war known as the Anarchy. A leaf from Ashburton's History of England, engraved by Pass.
Medium: Copper engraving.
Engraver: Pass.
Date: About 1791-1793.
Source: Charles A. Ashburton, A New and Complete History of England, London, W. and J. Stratford. Caption printed at the head: Engraved for Ashburton's History of England.
Dimensions: Plate mark 8.7 x 12.6 in (22 x 32 cm).
Condition: Sound. Book leaf with wide margins; scattered foxing spots in the margins and one on the engraved border at the left, and toning along the upper edge.