Original 18th century engraving with the portraits of Alfred the Great (849-899), king of Wessex and the first sovereign to style himself king of the Anglo-Saxons, and of Canute I (about 995-1035), the Dane who reigned over England, Denmark and Norway. A leaf from Ashburton's History of England, engraved by Pass.
Original 18th century engraving with the portraits of Alfred the Great (849-899), king of Wessex and the first sovereign to style himself king of the Anglo-Saxons, and of Canute I (about 995-1035), the Dane who reigned over England, Denmark and Norway. 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 8.5 x 12.4 in (21.5 x 31.5 cm).
Condition: Good condition. Book leaf with wide margins; toning along the upper edge and a light stain in the right margin, outside the plate mark.