Lymne Castle, with a distant View of the French Coast. It is situated on the descent of a Hill, about two miles West of Hythe: Its remains bear marks of great Antiquity, but when, or by whom founded, is not certain: It has been suppos'd to be the famous Portius Lemanis; but that the Sea had retired from its spacious Haven, once a Harbour for 250 Danish Vessels, Anno 893. Here it was that Prince Edward, exacted the Oath from the Barons of the Cinque Ports.
Dayes del.t. Jukes aq.t.
[London, Pub.d Jany. 31. 1790 by F. Jukes Engraver, Howland Street.] [but later.]
Coloured aquatint very rare & fine. Sheet 390 x 500mm (15¼ x 19¾"). Tear in inscription area skillfully repaired.
Lympne Castle, built at the former Roman Channel port of 'Portus Lemanis'. The topographical watercolours of Edward Dayes (1763-1804) often contained ruins, and had an influence on the early work of J.M.W. Turner.
[Ref: 36754] £320.00
[London, Pub.d Jany. 31. 1790 by F. Jukes Engraver, Howland Street.] [but later.]
Coloured aquatint very rare & fine. Sheet 390 x 500mm (15¼ x 19¾"). Tear in inscription area skillfully repaired.
Lympne Castle, built at the former Roman Channel port of 'Portus Lemanis'. The topographical watercolours of Edward Dayes (1763-1804) often contained ruins, and had an influence on the early work of J.M.W. Turner.
[Ref: 36754] £320.00