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Exeter, from the Haven Banks.
Drawn from Nature by C.F. Williams [...] On Stone by W. Gauci
Lithograph and tintstone, printed area 210 x 305mm (8¼ x 12"), with very large margins. Tears to margins.
View of Exeter from Haven Banks, on the banks of the river Exe. Exeter cathedral is clearly visible in the distance. William Gauci, Maltese artist.
[Ref: 47299] £140.00
(£168.00 incl.VAT)
[Six Views in the Neighbourhood of Port Madoc.] [2:] Port Madoc from the Rock Walk 1850. [3:] [Traeth Mawr near Port Madoc.] [4:] [Barmouth with beached sail ships at the estuary.] [5:] Snowdon From Capel Curig 1850. [6:] Pass of Aberglaslyn 1850.
C.F. Williams. Angel, Lithographer. Exeter.
[n.d. c.1850.]
In light grey paper covers, folio; five of six plates, incomplete. Foxing, soiling wth some nicks and tears to the edges. 381 x 559mm. 15 x 22".
William Maddocks (1773-1828) a property developer and politician built a sea wall across Traeth Mawr, the Cob, to reclaim a large proportion from the sea for agricultural use. A road was also constructed along the embankment, and formed the line of communication between the counties of Caernarfon and Merioneth. The work was completed in 1811, at an expense of about £60,000. The town of Tremadoc (Tremadog), was built by Maddocks on Penmorfa at his own expense. From "Six Views in the Neighbourhood of Port Madoc, Respectfully dedicated to Mrs. Wm. Alexander Maddocks and Mrs. Gwynne. by their obliged and obedient Servantm C.F. Williams".
[Ref: 26163] £380.00
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View of the Shipping and Ocean Scenery, as seen through the large Ivy Arch, at the extreme End of the Verandah, at Knowle Cottage Sidmouth; The Marine Villa Ornée of Tho.s K. Fish Esq.r.
C.F. Williams del. Printed by C. Hullmandel.
Published and Sold by J. Harvey, Fore Street Sidmouth [n.d., c.1834.]
Lithograph. Sheet 245 x 355mm (9¾ x 14"). Slight spotting.
A view looking through an ivy-covered arch out to sea, with a fish bowl, birdcage and classical bust. Thomas Leversidge Fish bought Knowle in 1821, spending a fortune furnishing the house and grounds with an extraordinary collection of objets d'art, exotic trees and plants, birds and animals including kangaroos, gazelles, alpacas, buffalos, parakeets, peacocks and pelicans. Fish allowed tours of the house every Monday until a theft made him close it to the public. This plate was published in the 'Guide to Illustrations and View of Knowle Cottage, Sidmouth': as Abbey describes it as 'folding' it is likely to have also been issued separately, as this example has no fold. Abbey Scenery 312.
[Ref: 66606] £90.00
(£108.00 incl.VAT)
View of Part of the South Front of Knowle Cottage Sidmouth, The Marine Villa Ornée of Tho.s K. Fish Esq.r.
C.F. Williams del. Printed by C. Hullmandel.
Published and Sold by J. Harvey, Fore Street Sidmouth [n.d., c.1834.]
Lithograph. Sheet 245 x 355mm (9¾ x 14").
A view of the garden and the exterior of The Knowle, covered with ivy. Thomas Leversidge Fish bought Knowle in 1821, spending a fortune furnishing the house and grounds with an extraordinary collection of objets d'art, exotic trees and plants, birds and animals including kangaroos, gazelles, alpacas, buffalos, parakeets, peacocks and pelicans. Fish allowed tours of the house every Monday until a theft made him close it to the public. This plate was published in the 'Guide to Illustrations and View of Knowle Cottage, Sidmouth': as Abbey describes it as 'folding' it is likely to have also been issued separately, as this example has no fold. Abbey Scenery 312.
[Ref: 66605] £70.00
(£84.00 incl.VAT)
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