The Old George Inn, Norton St Philip, near Bath.An original etching by E. Sharland. Signed Impression. Restricted Edition of 250 Proofs. Plate destroyed.
E. Sharland [pencil].
[n.d., c.1930].
Etching. 180 x 260mm (7 x 10¼"), with publisher's monogram blind stamp, very large margins. In original mount with printed title label (as above). Mount stain.
The George Inn in Norton St Philip, a a Grade I listed building built in the 14th or 15th century, one of the claimants to being Britain’s oldest tavern. During the Monmouth Rebellion in 1685, James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth stayed at the inn before the Battle of Sedgemoor then, after his defeat, Judge Jefferies used it as a courtroom, ordering 12 executions on the village common as part of the Bloody Assizes.
[Ref: 49254] £75.00
[n.d., c.1930].
Etching. 180 x 260mm (7 x 10¼"), with publisher's monogram blind stamp, very large margins. In original mount with printed title label (as above). Mount stain.
The George Inn in Norton St Philip, a a Grade I listed building built in the 14th or 15th century, one of the claimants to being Britain’s oldest tavern. During the Monmouth Rebellion in 1685, James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth stayed at the inn before the Battle of Sedgemoor then, after his defeat, Judge Jefferies used it as a courtroom, ordering 12 executions on the village common as part of the Bloody Assizes.
[Ref: 49254] £75.00