Grosvenor Prints

[Set of six views in Plymouth.] A view of the Lara from Crabtree to the Head of Catwater. [&] A View of the Bloack-House near Dock, with part of the Lines and the Mouth of the Harbour, from Mount Edgcumbe. [&] Mount Wise Fort Plymouth Dock, taken from the Passage Beach. [&] A View of Catwater and part of the Citadel, from the West Hoe. [&] The Entrance to Plymouth Sound and Hamoaze at Low Water, taken from under Mount Wise. [&] A View of St. Nicholas Island and Plymouth Sound, from the Lines at Dock.
Drawn by W. Hay. Eng.d by B.T. Pouncey. [&] J. Pye.
Published by W, Hay 1781 - 1782.
A set of six hand coloured engravings. Very fine. Platemark: 235 x 280mm (9¼ x 11") each. Large margins. Very scarce complete.
A complete set of set of 'Six Views of Plymouth Waterfront', by William Hay. Within ovals, each with a unique dedication and coat of arms below the image.
See Ref: 38759 for an uncoloured set.
[Ref: 38761] £950.00 view all images for this item

A View of the Block-House near Dock, with part of the Lines and the Mouth of the Harbour, from Mount Edgcumbe, Most respectfully Inscribed to Major Gen.l Charles Grey, Col.l of the 28th. Reg.t of Foot, by his most obliged Humble Serv.t W. Hay.
Drawn by W. Hay. Emgraved by B.T. Pouncy.
Published by W. Hay May 1, 1782.
Etching. Plate 242 x 285mm. 9½ x 11¼". Creasing and tear to right-hand edge, large margins.
A coastal view with boats in the harbour mouth; a military post with a flag to the left, buildings on the cliffs beyond. General Charles, 1st Earl Grey (1729-1807).
In the BM.
[Ref: 20354] £170.00 (£204.00 incl.VAT)

A View of Catwater and part of the Citadel, from the West Hoe, Most respectfully Inscribed to Edward Archer Esq.r and the Gentlemen of the Plymouth Independent Company of Volunteers, by their most Obliged Humble Serv.t W. Hay.
Drawn by W. Hay. Engrav'd by B.T. Pouncy.
Published by W. Hay, May 1, 1782.
Etching. Plate 242 x 286mm. 9½ x 11¼". Large margins.
A river view with ships and fortress with flags to the left. A round castellated tower to the right.
In the BM.
[Ref: 20359] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)

[View of the Marine Barracks at Stonehouse, near Plymouth-Dock.] To the Right Hon.ble the Lords Commissioners for executing the Office of Lord High Admiral of Great Britain &C. This View of the Marine Barracks at Stonehouse, near Plymouth-Dock - Is humbly Inscribed by their Lordships, most obedient Servant W.m Hay.
Painted by W. Hay. Engraved by B.T. Pouncey.
Published as the Act directs, March 16. 1786 by William Hay, Plymouth.
Hand coloured engraving. Platemark: 360 x 475mm (14¼ x 18¾").
A view across the water of the marine barracks in the background, as viewed from the entrance to Stonehouse Creek. The rocky outcrop on the right is Devil's Point and would later be developed to become the Royal William Yard.
[Ref: 38755] £450.00

Mount Wise Fort Plymouth Dock, taken from the Passage Beach. Most Humbly Inscribed to Lieut.t Gen.l Haviland, Commander in Chief of His Majesty's Forces in the Western District and Col: of the 45th Reg.t by his most obliged humble Serv.t W: Hay.
Drawn by W. Hay. Engraved by B.T. Pouncy.
Published 1.st June 1780.
Etching. Plate 248 x 292mm. 9¾ x 11½".
A coastal view of Plymouth with two boats on the water and soldiers and cargo in the foreground. A fort with flag on the cliffs in the background and a military camp to the right; spire of a church seen behind the hill to the left.
In the BM.
[Ref: 20357] £150.00 (£180.00 incl.VAT)

[Set of six views in Plymouth.] A view of the Lara from Crabtree to the Head of Catwater. [&] A View of the Bloack-House near Dock, with part of the Lines and the Mouth of the Harbour, from Mount Edgcumbe. [&] Mount Wise Fort Plymouth Dock, taken from the Passage Beach. [&] A View of Catwater and part of the Citadel, from the West Hoe. [&] The Entrance to Plymouth Sound and Hamoaze at Low Water, taken from under Mount Wise. [&] A View of St. Nicholas Island and Plymouth Sound, from the Lines at Dock.
Drawn by W. Hay. Eng.d by B.T. Pouncey. [&] J. Pye.
Published by W, Hay 1781 - 1782.
A set of six engravings. Very fine. Platemark: 235 x 280mm (9¼ x 11") each. Very scarce complete.
A complete set of set of 'Six Views of Plymouth Waterfront', by William Hay. Within ovals, each with a unique dedication and coat of arms below the image.
For a coloured example of this set, see item ref: 38761.
[Ref: 38759] £1,250.00 view all images for this item

The Entrance of Plymouth Sound and Hamoaze at Low Water taken from under Mount Wise. Most Humbly Inscribed to Lieu.t Gen.l Haviland, Commander in Chief of His Majesty's Forces in the Western District, and Col: of the 45th Reg.t by his most obliged humble Serv.t W. Hay.
Drawn by W. Hay. Engraved by J. Pye.
Publishe 1.st June 1780.
Etching. Plate 253 x 298mm. 10 x 11¾". Large margins.
Plymouth with boats in the estuary at the entrance to Plymouth Sound; a small neoclassical temple to the right, part of Mount Edgecombe.
In the BM.
[Ref: 20358] £150.00 (£180.00 incl.VAT)

A View of St Nicholas Island and Plymouth Sound, from the Lines at Dock. Most Respectfully Inscribed to Major Gen.l Charles Grey, Col.l of the 28th Reg.t of Foot by his most obliged Humble Serv.t W. Hay.
Drawn by Wm. Hay. Eng.d by Pouncy.
Published by W. Hay Dec.r 1. 1781.
Etching. Plate 248 x 292mm. 9¾ x 11½". Large margins.
Coastal view of boats in the bay around Drake's Island in the Plymouth Sound; the fortified prison on the island. General Charles, 1st Earl Grey (1729-1807).
In the BM.
[Ref: 20355] £150.00 (£180.00 incl.VAT)

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