On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) antique print "The Pulpit Rock Bonchurch looking towards Ventnor.", Isle of Wight. This being the title page from Brannon's publication.
DATE PRINTED: 1856.
SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 12 x 8.25 cm, 4.75 x 3.25 inches (small) plus margins on a sheet 13 x 20.5 cm.
ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Irish born George Brannon (1784-1860) started the local publishing business. Of his nine children (six surviving to maturity, two only just), sons Alfred and Philip are best known. Both contributed prints to Vectis Scenery and his other publications from 1838. Alfred eventually took over the family business, whereas his brother settled on the mainland and originated a series of guides to Bournemouth, Corfe Castle, Netley Abbey, and Southampton
PROVENANCE: Published in "BRANNON'S PICTURE OF THE ISLE OF WIGHT or The Expeditious Traveller's Index to Its Prominent Beauties & Objects of Interest Compiled Especially with Reference to Those Numerous Visitors Who Can Spare But Two or Three Days to Amke the Tour of the island." Brannon (Geo) Published by George Brannon, Wootton, Isle of Wight, 1856.
TYPE: Antique plate engraving printed on paper.
VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is blank.
CONDITION: Good, suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian paper is subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated.
AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique.
RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition.
POSTAGE / SHIPPING COSTS:I only charge postage for the first print ordered. There is no additional postage charge if you order more than one print.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Pulpit Rock, Bonchurch, was so called because according to legend St Boniface preached from there in 710. The path there was certainly steep. When George Millman visited in 1892 he wrote: …we had a regular knee-bending job over this, had to traverse 17 stone steps, round & round, up through rocks & cavities, until just to our left we glided by the Pulpit Rock.
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