Grosvenor Prints

[Cambridge] South Side of King's College Chapel.
F. Mackenzie del.t. D. Havell sculp.t.
London, Pub.d Dec.r 1. 1815, at 101 Strand, for R. Ackermann's History of Cambridge.
Aquatint with very fine hand colour. 250 x 300mm (9¾ x 11¾") Faint creasing in left corner. Small margins.
King's College Chapel, with the Gibbs Building.
Abbey Scenery 79.
[Ref: 59257] £230.00 (£276.00 incl.VAT)

[Cambridge] Entrance to the Avenue, from Clare Hall Piece. With the New Buildings of King's.
W. Westall del.t J. Stadler sculp.t.
London Pub.d Jan.y 1. 1815, at 101 Strand, for R. Ackermann's History of Cambridge.
Aquatint with fine hand colour. 250 x 300mm (9¾ x 11¾").
From Rudolph Ackermann's "History of Cambridge".
[Ref: 21892] £180.00 (£216.00 incl.VAT)

King's College New Building; Cambridge. from the Grove.
P.S. Lamborn del. & sculp.
[n.d., c.1770.]
Fine etching. 170 x 230mm (6¾ x 9") with large margins.
[Ref: 53014] £150.00 (£180.00 incl.VAT)

[Cambridge] Court of King's College.
F. Mackenzie del.t. D. Havell sculp.t.
London, Pub.d Sept.r 1st 1814 at 101 Strand, for R. Ackermann's History of Cambridge.
Coloured aquatint. 250 x 290mm (9¾ x 11½"), 1812 watermarked paper. Slight staining in the inscription area.
The Old Court.
[Ref: 37862] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)

[King's College, Cambridge.]
Sydney R. Jones.
[n.d. c.1920.]
Drypoint etching, signed by the artist in pencil. 305 x 200mm (12 x 8"). Framed. Unexamined out of frame.
A view of King's College Cambridge, with the portico of the Gibbs Building and the side of the Chapel. An outline of a scholar is etched in the foreground. Sydney Robert Fleming Jones (1881-1961) was a notable watercolourist and etcher, particularly of architectural views; he also wrote several books on the English countryside and provided illustrations for several publications including The Times, Illustrated London News and The Studio.
[Ref: 54632] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)

[King's College, Cambridge.]
Sydney R. Jones.
[n.d. c.1920.]
Drypoint etching, final trial proof on white paper, signed by the artist in pencil. 305 x 200mm (12 x 8"), with very large margins.
A view of King's College Cambridge, with the portico of the Gibbs' Building and the side of the Chapel. An outline of a scholar is etched in the foreground. Sydney Robert Fleming Jones (1881-1961) was a notable watercolourist and etcher, particularly of architectural views; he also wrote several books on the English countryside and provided illustrations for several publications including The Times, Illustrated London News and The Studio.
[Ref: 54646] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)

King's College Chapel Cambridge University Almanack 1836.
Drawn & Engraved by E. Challis. Printed by R. Lloyd.
Coloured engraving. Plate 335 x 485mm (13¼ x 19"). Small hole repaired bottom left in image (not visible). Small margins.
[Ref: 62172] £360.00

[Cambridge] Chapel of King's College.
A. Pugin del.t. J.C. Stadler sculp.
London, Pub.d March 1. 1815, at 101 Strand, for R. Ackermann's History of Cambridge.
Aquatint with very fine hand colour. 300 x 250mm (11¾ x 9¾"). Small margins.
The interior of King's College Chapel, detailing the world's largest fan-vaulted ceiling and the stained glass of the Great East Window.
Abbey Scenery 79.
[Ref: 59259] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)

[Cambridge. King's College, The Chapel.] 62. [The original designer is believed to have been Richard Close, Fellow of the College, and Bishop of Lichfield. The first stone of the Chapel was laid in 1446 by Henry VI., but the stonework was not complete until 1515, and the high altar was set up in 1545, ninety-nine years after the laying of the foundation stone. No building of the same date in England is better known that this Chapel, which is in many respects the most beautiful and most complete in this country. It is the standard specimen of that period of English pointed architecture to which the name of 'perpendicular' has been applied. The design is most striking and combines richness with simplicity of decoration, which justifies its being regarded as the pride and glory of Cambridge architecture. The workmanship throughout is of the most careful finish and of the boldest execution. The beautiful Italian scene was set up when Anne Boleyn was queen, and has her initials together with those of Henry VIII. It was the College of the poet, Rupert Brooke.]
Arthur Spencer [pencil signature to the bottom left-hand side outside the image]
[n.d. c.1920.] Copyright. F. & M. Ltd., Bedford, Eng.
Etching. 259 x 284mm (10¼ x 11¼"), with very large margins. Mint
[Ref: 62263] £75.00 (£90.00 incl.VAT)

[Cambridge. King's College, Gateway.] 57. [King's College was founded on its present site in 1440 by Henry VI., a second site being purchased in 1443-49, the King's intention being to unite the College exclusively with the school at Eton which he had recently founded. The influence of the royal founder lasted for many years, and up to 1850 undergraduates of the College received their degree without undergoing the University examinations. For many years it was the most unpopular college in Cambridge by reason of the privileges granted by the King and its immunity from University control. From the very beginning the King had intended the foundation to be regarded as separate from other colleges, at least in degree if not in kind. The gateway to the College is of elaborate but tasteless design, although at the time of its erection it was highly praised. It consists of a rectangular tower and dome 82ft. high standing in the centre of the four pairs of turrets ending in three spires with small pinnacles at each corner of the building. The whole design seems incongruous and lacking in dignity, standing as it does near to and overshadowed by the magnificence of the chapel.]
Arthur Spencer [pencil signature to the bottom left-hand side outside the image]
[n.d. c.1920.] Copyright. F. & M. Ltd., Bedford, Eng.
Etching. 250 x 280mm (9¾ x 11"), with very large margins. Mint.
[Ref: 62267] £75.00 (£90.00 incl.VAT)

The West fronts of Kings College, Kings Chapel and Clare Hall.
[J. K. Baldrey. S. Sparrow.]
[n.d., c.1807.]
Engraving. Plate: 485 x 365mm (19 x 14¼").
A view across the River Cam looking towards Kings College and Clare College.
[Ref: 41028] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)

Kings College. Chapel and Clare Hall in the University of Cambridge. Proof Print.
R.Harraden Delin & Excud.
Publish'd October 12th 1797 by R. Harraden No. 16 Little Newport Street, Leicester Square London _ And David Hood, Printseller Cambridge.
Fine aquatint, printed in colours and hand finished. Sheet 430 x 580mm (17 x 22¾"). Trimmed within plate; bottom margin reinstated, a few tears to edges, paper lightly toned.
One of seven plates in Harraden's 'Views of Cambridge'.
Abbey Scenery 75.
[Ref: 49809] £550.00

[Cambridge] Law School.
F. Mackenzie del.t. J.C. Stadler sculp.t.
London, Pub.d Aug.t 1. 1814, at 101 Strand, for R. Ackermann's History of Cambridge.
Aquatint with very fine hand colour. 250 x 300mm (9¾ x 11¾"), large margins.
Abbey Scenery 79.
[Ref: 59262] £230.00 (£276.00 incl.VAT)

[Cambridge] Magdalen College Library
W. Westall del.t. J. Stadler sculp.t.
London, Pub.d Aug.t 1. 1815, at 101 Strand, for R. Ackermann's History of Cambridge.
Aquatint with fine hand colour. 260 x 300mm (10¼ x 11¾").
Abbey Scenery 79.
[Ref: 53022] £230.00 (£276.00 incl.VAT)

Magdalen College.
Drawn by R. B. Harraden. Etched by Eliz.th Byrne.
Published April 2nd 1810, by R. Harraden & Son, Cambridge & R. Cribb & Son, 288, Holborn, London.
Etching, sheet 175 x 245mm (7 x 9¾"). Trimmed to platemark.
View of Magdalen College, Cambridge.
[Ref: 62985] £95.00 (£114.00 incl.VAT)

[Cambridge] Members of the University, with their Respective Costume.
T. Uwins del.t. J. Agar Sculp.t.
London, Pub. May 1st 1814 [- April 15th 1815] at 101 Strand, for R. Ackermann's History of Cambridge.
Extract, 4to, pp. (16), numbered 299-314, 15 coloured stipples with etching & engraving, complete for this section. Disbound.
Illustrations of the gowns of doctors in Divinity, Law, Physic, Music, master & bachelor of Arts, Nobleman, Fellow Commoner, Pensioner, Proctoer, etc.
[Ref: 37857] £600.00 view all images for this item

The Observatory. Cambridge.
R. B. Harraden del.t. E. F. McCabe sculp.t.
[Published by R. B. Harraden, Cambridge, 1826.]
Etching, sheet 175 x 245mm (7 x 9¾"). Lower margin, trimmed into plate on lower margin, cutting off description of publisher. Small margin left & right.
Exterior view of the Observatory, Cambridge. Two scholars stand in the foreground.
[Ref: 62988] £90.00 (£108.00 incl.VAT)

Pembroke College.
Drawn by R. B. Harraden Jun.r. Etched by Eliz.th. Bryne.
Published April 2nd 1810, by R. Harraden & Son, Cambridge & by R. Cribb & Son 188, Holborn, London.
Etching, sheet 175 x 245mm (7 x 9¾"). Trimmed to platemark.
Exterior view of Pembroke College, Cambridge.
[Ref: 62994] £95.00 (£114.00 incl.VAT)

[Cambridge] Pembroke College.
A. Pugin del.t. J.Stadler sculp.t.
London, Pub.d May 1st, 1814, at 101 Strand, for R. Ackermann's History of Cambridge.
Aquatint with very fine hand colour. 300 x 250mm (11¾ x 9¾"), One fox mark.
The exterior of Pembroke College in Trumpington Street.
Abbey Scenery 79.
[Ref: 59265] £230.00 (£276.00 incl.VAT)

[Cambridge Pembroke College.]
Sydney R. Jones.
[n.d. c.1920.]
Drypoint etching, edition 100 on white paper, signed by the artist in pencil. 350 x 220mm (13¾ x 8¾") with very large margins.
A view of Pembroke College Cambridge, showing the public street outside the building. Pedestrians walk the cobbled streets and cyclists ride past an open top car. Sydney Robert Fleming Jones (1881-1961) was a notable watercolourist and etcher, particularly of architectural views; he also wrote several books on the English countryside and provided illustrations for several publications including The Times, Illustrated London News and The Studio.
[Ref: 55000] £280.00 (£336.00 incl.VAT)

[Cambridge] Pembroke Hall &c., from a window at Peterhouse.
F. Mackenzie del.t. J.C. Stadler sculp.t.
London, Pub.d Oct.r 1st, 1814, at 101 Strand, for R. Ackermann's History of Cambridge.
Aquatint with very fine hand colour. 260 x 300mm (10¼ x 11¾"), watermarked 'J Whatman 1812', very large margins.
The exterior of Pembroke College.
Abbey Scenery 79.
[Ref: 59264] £230.00 (£276.00 incl.VAT)

[Cambridge] Court of Peter House.
F. Mackenzie del.t. J.C. Stadler sculp.t.
London, Pub.d Feb.y 1. 1815, at 101 Strand, for R. Ackermann's History of Cambridge.
Aquatint with fine hand colour. 260 x 300mm (10¼ x 11¾"), watermarked 'J Whatman 1812'.
Abbey Scenery 79.
[Ref: 53019] £180.00 (£216.00 incl.VAT)

[Peterhouse] S.t Peter's College.
R. B. Harraden del.t. E.F. M.cCabe sculp.t.
Published 1824, by R.B. Harraden, Cambridge.
Etching. Sheet 175 x 245mm (7 x 9¾"). Trimmed to platemark.
A view of Peterhouse from Trumpington Street, showing the chapel, with passing scholars and a boy sweeping the footpath.
[Ref: 63333] £65.00 (£78.00 incl.VAT)

[Peterhouse] S.t Peter's College.
R. B. Harraden del.t. Engraved by Joseph Skelton.
Published Sept.r 1. 1809, by R. Harraden & Son, Cambridge.& by R. Cribb & Son 288, Holborn, London.
Etching. Sheet 175 x 245mm (7 x 9¾"). Trimmed to platemark.
A view of the Inner Court of Peterhouse.
[Ref: 63334] £65.00 (£78.00 incl.VAT)

Catalogue of Cambridge Portraits. 1 The University Collection.
by J.W. Goodison. M.A., F.S.A. Assitant Director, Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge.
Cambridge at the University Press 1955.
Book: 4to (250 x 152mm). pp. vii-xxviii + 212. Illustrated with 32 b/w images. Cloth binding with gilt title stamped on spine. One Volume only. Ex Leggatt. Dust jacket slight torn and dirty.
A catalogue of some portraits held by Colleges and the University of Cambridge as a whole.
[Ref: 10132] £45.00

[Cambridge] Public Library.
F.Mackenzie del.t. D.l Havell sculp.t.
London Pub.d June 1. 1814, 101 Strand, for R. Ackermann's History of Cambridge.
Coloured aquatint. 255 x 300mm (10 x 12"). Slightly creased.
The interior of the Old University Library.
[Ref: 22791] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)

Scholae Publicae et Bibliotheca Univer. Cantabr.
David Loggan.
[n.d., c.1690.]
Fine engraving. 355 x 410mm (14 x 16""), very large margins.
An elevated view showing the courtyard.
[Ref: 63265] £450.00

Scholae Publicae et Bibliotheca Univer. Cantabr.
David Loggan.
[n.d., c.1690.]
Engraving. 355 x 410mm (14 x 16""), with large margins. Central crease where previously folded. Staining where crease has been reinforced. Tear in top margin just touching the plate mark. Printers crease.
An elevated view showing the courtyard. From 'Cantabrigia illustrata' by David Loggan (1634-92).
[Ref: 68940] £380.00

Pythagoras's School.
Drawn by R. B. Harraden Jun.r. Engraved by Joseph Skelton.
Published June 1809, by R. Harraden & Son, Cambridge, and by R. Cribb & Son, 288, Holborn, London.
Engraving, plate 160 x 175mm (6¼ x 7"), large margins.
Exterior view of Pythagoras's School, at St. John's College, Cambridge.
[Ref: 62989] £65.00 (£78.00 incl.VAT)

Queen's College.
Drawn by R. B. Harraden Jun.r, Etched by Elizabeth Byrne.
Published March 1 1810, by R. Harraden & Son Cambridge & by R. Cribb & Son 288 Holborn, London.
Etching, sheet 175 x 245mm (7 x 9¾"). Trimmed to platemark.
View of the exterior of Queen's College, Cambridge.
[Ref: 62981] £95.00 (£114.00 incl.VAT)

Queen's College.
R. B. Harraden del.t. E. F. McCabe, Sculp.t.
Published 1824 by R. B. Harraden, Cambridge.
Etching, sheet 175 x 245mm (7 x 9¾"). Trimmed on 3 sides.
View of the exterior of Queen's College, Cambridge.
[Ref: 62982] £95.00 (£114.00 incl.VAT)

[Cambridge] Queen's College.
W. Westall del.t. J.C. Stadler sculp.t.
London, Pub.d July 1st, 1814, at 101 Strand, for R. Ackermann's History of Cambridge.
Aquatint with very fine hand colour. 260 x 300mm (10¼ x 11¾"), watermarked 'J Whatman 1812', very large margins.
A view of Essex Building of Queen's College, taken from the Cam.
Abbey Scenery 79.
[Ref: 59263] £230.00 (£276.00 incl.VAT)

[Cambridge] Queen's College from the Private Walk.
W. Westall del.t. J. Bluck sculp.t.
London, Pub.d Dec.r 1. 1814, at 101 Strand, for R. Ackermann's History of Cambridge.
Aquatint with fine hand colour. 260 x 300mm (10¼ x 11¾") Narrow margins.
Abbey Scenery 79.
[Ref: 53018] £180.00 (£216.00 incl.VAT)

Queens College &c.
J. K. Baldrey del. S. Sparrow sculpt.
[n.d., c.1804.]
Engraving. Sheet: 485 x 360mm (19 x 14"). Trimmed within plate on left and right edges.
A view of the Essex building of Queens College, Cambridge founded in 1448 by Margaret of Anjou, wife of King Henry VI. As well as the bridge linking the two sides of Silver Street, the world famous mathematical bridge which links the two parts of the college can be seen on the far side. From the Cambridge University Almanack 1804.
[Ref: 41025] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)

[President's Lodge, Queens' College, Cambridge.]
Sydney R. Jones.
[n.d. c.1924.]
Drypoint etching, signed by the artist in pencil, in pencil at top Final Trial No. 3;. 225 x 175mm (9 x 7"), with very large margins Creases in margins top & bottom.
The President's Lodge, dating from the 1460s, is the only substantial half-timbered building remaining in Cambridge and is Grade 1 listed. Sydney Robert Fleming Jones (1881-1961) was a notable watercolourist and etcher, particularly of architectural views; he also wrote several books on the English countryside and provided illustrations for several publications including The Times, Illustrated London News and The Studio.
[Ref: 54644] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)

Royal Agricultural Society's Show Yard, Second Meeting at Cambridge, July 14.th 1840. To His Grace The Duke of Richmond, President,_The Trustees, Vice Presidents,_Committee of Management, and Members. This Print is respectfully dedicated.
Drawn by T. Pinney, Cambridge, T. Picken lith. Day & Haghe Lith.rs to the Queen.
Published by J. Haskin, Crescent, Cambridge,_W11. Smith._& Sold by R. Ackermann, Sporting Gallery, 191, Regent Street.
Lithograph. 260 x 355mm. 10¼ x 14". Small repaired tears in margins.
Gentlemen standing around admiring the livestock and discussing issues relating to farming and agriculture.
See: Ref: 57087 for English Agricultural Society's Show Yard in Oxford
[Ref: 16545] £180.00 (£216.00 incl.VAT)

[Cambridge] Doctor in Law or Physic. In Congregation Robes.
T. Uwins del.t. J. Agar sculp.t.
London, Pub.d Nov.r 1. 1814, at 101 Strand, for R. Ackermann's History of Cambridge.
Stipple engraving with hand colour. 295 x 245mm (11½ x 9¾"), with large margins.
The dress robes of a Cambridge scholar.
Abbey Scenery 79.
[Ref: 53017] £95.00 (£114.00 incl.VAT)

The Senate House, Public Library and the East End of Kings College Chapel in the University of Cambridge.
R. Harraden Delin & Excud.
Published March 25 1798 by R. Harraden (Proprietor of the Six Large Views of Cam.e) No. 16 Little Newport Street London & Great St Marys Lane Cambridge.
Aquatint. 450 x 610mm (17¾ x 24"). Paper lightly toned overall.
One of seven plates in Harraden's 'Views of Cambridge'.
Abbey Scenery 75.
[Ref: 7539] £550.00

[Cambridge Senate House] To His Most Gracious Majesty William IVth King of Great Britain and Ireland ~ This Print of The Interior of the Senate-House, Cambridge, during the Ceremony of the Installation of the Marquis Camden, as Chancellor of the University, is with permission humbly dedicated, by His Majesty's most devoted Subject & Servant, Thomas Dighton. Proof.
Drawn and Etched by Thomas Dighton. Aquatinted by R.G. Reeve. Printed by S.H. Hawkins.
[n.d., c.1834.]
Fine etching and aquatint on chine collé. 560 x 635mm (22 x 25"), with very large margins.
A packed Senate House for the installation of John Jeffreys Pratt (1759-1840), 1st Marquess Camden, MP for Bath, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland 1795-98 (resigning because of the rebellion of 1798, Secretary of State for War and the Colonies 1804-5. He was Chancellor of Cambridge University 1834-40.
[Ref: 46263] £520.00

[Cambridge] Hall of Sidney College.
A. Pugin del.t. D. Havell sculp.t
London, Pub.d Jan.y 1 1815 at 101 Strand for R. Ackermann's History of Cambridge.
Aquatint with hand-colouring, platemark 255 x 300mm (10 x 11¾"). Slight staining to edges.
The College Hall of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge. It was designed by the architect and college head Sir James Burrough (1691-1764), the president of Caius College for many years who acted as an architectural adviser in Cambridge, designing new buildings and updating facades of medieval colleges. Burrough worked on the interior of the Elizabethan Sidney Sussex buildings between 1749 and 1752. For Ackermann's 'History of Cambridge'.
Abbey Scenery 79.
[Ref: 36198] £60.00 (£72.00 incl.VAT)

Sidney-Sussex College.
R. B. Harraden del.t. Etch'd bu Eliz.th Byrne.
Published April 2, 1810, by R. Harraden & Son, Cambridge.& by R. Cribb & Son 288, Holborn, London.
Etching. Sheet 175 x 245mm (7 x 9¾"). Trimmed to platemark.
A view of Sidney-Sussex College from Sidney Street.
[Ref: 63335] £70.00 (£84.00 incl.VAT)

New Buildings, Sidney Sussex.
Gertrude Hayes [pencil signature].
Published by W.H. Beynon & Co Cheltenham. [n.d., c.1900.]
Etching, signed by the artist. 185 x 225mm (7¼ x 8¾"). Slight creasing lower area.
A view of Cloister Court by Gertrude Ellen Hayes (1872-1956), who married Alfred Kedington. Both were art tutors at Rugby School.
[Ref: 60352] £120.00 (£144.00 incl.VAT)

S.t John's College, - New Bridge. Cambridge University Almanack 1837.
Drawn & Engraved by E. Challis. Printed by R. Lloyd.
Coloured engraving. Plate 335 x 485mm (13¼ x 19"), with large margins.
The New Bridge, built across the River Cam in 1831 to designs by Henry Hutchinson, is now known as the Bridge of Sighs.
[Ref: 62173] £320.00

A West View of St John's College Library.
JCH [monogram of Jane C. Hayles] 1802.
Fine etching. 165 x 275mm (6½ x 10¾"). Small margins.
A view across fields by Jane C Hayles (active 1792-1804), who mainly etched the paintings and drawings belonging to Thomas Kerrich, her brother-in-law.
[Ref: 56634] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)

[Cambridge] Second Court of St John's College.
W. Westall del.t. J. Stadler sculp.t.
London, Pub.d Nov.r 1. 1814, at 101 Strand, for R. Ackermann's History of Cambridge.
Aquatint with very fine hand colour. 260 x 300mm (10¼ x 11¾") very large margins.
The First Court with the Great Gate of St John's College.
Abbey Scenery 79.
[Ref: 59253] £180.00 (£216.00 incl.VAT)

[The Great Gate.]
ER.
[n.d. c.1860.]
Chromolithograph, printers proof. 380 x 280mm. 15 x 11".
The Front Gate of St John's College, Cambridge, was completed in 1516. The carving is of the coat of arms of the Foundress, Lady Margaret Beaufort. The curious beasts on either side are yales, mythical animals having elephants' tails, antelopes' bodies and goats' heads, with horns. Above is a statue of St. John the Evangelist: at his feet is an eagle, the traditional symbol of the Saint. He holds a poisoned chalice, with a snake representing the legend that he charmed the poison out in the form of a serpent and then drank safely. The tower was built by William Swayne, the master mason who was also employed at King's College Chapel; here he produced a fine fan vault on a much smaller scale. The heavy wooden gates date from 1665, and have traditional linen-fold panels.
[Ref: 19247] £60.00 (£72.00 incl.VAT)

[Cambridge] St John's College. From Fisher's Lane.
W. Westall del.t. J. Stadler sculp.t.
London, Pub.d Oct.r 1. 1814, at 101 Strand, for R. Ackermann's History of Cambridge.
Aquatint with very fine hand colour. 260 x 300mm (10¼ x 11¾").
A view of Third Court of St John's College, with Kitchen Bridge, known as Wren Bridge as it was based on a design by Christopher Wren. The Bridge of Sighs was not built until 1831.
Abbey Scenery 79.
[Ref: 59254] £230.00 (£276.00 incl.VAT)

[Cambridge] St John's College, from the Gardens.
F. Mackenzie del.t. R. Reeve sculp.t.
London, Pub.d Aug.t 1. 1814, at 101 Strand, for R. Ackermann's History of Cambridge.
Aquatint with very fine hand colour. 260 x 300mm (10¼ x 11¾") very large margins.
A view of Kitchen Bridge (known as Wren Bridge as it was based on a design by Christopher Wren), the original bridge linking the First and Third Courts of St John's College. The Bridge of Sighs was not built until 1831.
Abbey Scenery 79.
[Ref: 59255] £230.00 (£276.00 incl.VAT)

[Cambridge. St. John's College, Bridge of Sighs.] 58. [The Bridge of Sighs connects the main buildings of St. John's College to the new court. It was designed by Thomas Rickman, an interesting man who started life as a grocer. The date of the building is early nineteenth century. The design of the structure was suggested by the Bridge of Sighs at Venice, which has sometimes given rise to unkind comparisons. It is certainly less graceful than Wren's bridge further down the river, but it nevertheless has charm and distinction. It is a single span, covered over, which gives it the appearance of a cloister; the sides are pierced with open perpendicular windows, the gratings being intended to prevent any nocturnal escape from the College. Only one under-graduate is known to have managed to squeeze between the bars.]
Arthur Spencer [pencil signature to the bottom left-hand side outside the image]
[n.d. c.1920.] Copyright. F. & M. Ltd., Bedford, Eng.
Etching. 281 x 260mm. (11 x 10¼").
[Ref: 62256] £70.00 (£84.00 incl.VAT)

[Cambridge. St. John's College, Gateway.] 55. [The building of this College was commenced in 1516 by John Fisher, Bishop of Rochester and Cardinal of the Holy Roman Church. Fisher is one of the most renowned of all Cambridge men, being noted fro his charity to all men and particularly to the sick and destitute. His firm refusal to recognise Henry's divorce led to his arrest and execution in 1535. Thw tower which today forms the main entrance to the College is a delightful example of what may be achieved by the skillful use of red brick. The groining is of stone, as are also the elaborate decorations. In the centre a richly canopied niche contains the statue of St. John the Evangelist, holding his usual emblems, the chalice and serpent, and at his feet is the evangelist's symbol, the eagle. This statue was set up in 1662, and immediately above the gate is to be seen Lady Margaret's shield, the three lions of England and the three lilies of France, surmounted by two yales, beasts that in the zoology of heralds form the sub-species of the antelope.]
Arthur Spencer [pencil signature to the bottom left-hand side outside the image]
[n.d. c.1920.] Copyright. F. & M. Ltd., Bedford, Eng.
Etching. 280 x 255mm. (11 x 10").
[Ref: 62257] £60.00 (£72.00 incl.VAT)

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