Original 18th century engraving with the portraits of Mary I of England (1516-1558) and her husband Philip II of Spain, in ovals with lettering; the one at the right reads Philip of Spain, Husband to Mary I. The marriage, celebrated at Winchester in 1554, made Philip king consort of England.
Original 18th century engraving with the portraits of Mary I of England (1516-1558) and her husband Philip II of Spain, in ovals with lettering; the one at the right reads Philip of Spain, Husband to Mary I. The marriage, celebrated at Winchester in 1554, made Philip king consort of England.
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 12.2 in (21.5 x 31 cm).
Condition: Good condition. Book leaf with wide margins; slight toning along the edges and light cockling of the paper.