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Alton Towers.
From Nature and on Stone by S. Rayner, Derby.
Published by R. Moseley. [n.d., c.1830.]
Rare proof lithograph. Sheet: 230 x 280mm (9 x 11").
A view of Alton Towers, the former Staffordshire seat of the Earl of Shrewsbury. Charles Talbot started redeveloping his hunting lodge as a gothic style stately home and over the next twenty years or so the building was developed and eventually renamed Alton Towers. In 1839 the grounds and house were opened to the public at certain times of the year.
[Ref: 47375] £130.00
(£156.00 incl.VAT)
Annesley Hall. Grande Salle, d'Annesley. The Residence of Miss Chaworth. La Residence de Miss Chaworth.
S. Rayner, Derby, Delt. et Lithog.
[n.d., c.1840.]
Lithograph. Sheet: 190 x 145mm (7½ x 5¾"). Trimmed.
A view of Chaworth Hall in Nottinghamshire, the childhood home of Mary Chaworth the object of Lord Byron's unrequited affection during his childhood who became the subject of many of his poems. Chaworth was two years older than Byron and though they spent much time together she never returned his feelings.
[Ref: 42488] £110.00
(£132.00 incl.VAT)
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