On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) antique print "William.", showing King William IV. 

DATE PRINTED: 1832, dated on the print.  

SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 16 x 21 cm, 6.25 x 8.25 inches (medium) plus margins. 

PROVENANCE:  A print published in 'A New and Universal English Dictionary Enlarged and Improved...' by the Rev. James Barclay.  Published by Thomas Kelly, Paternoster Row London.

ARTIST/ENGRAVER: Engraving by Benjamin Holl (1808 - June 1884) from a study by A. Wivell. Abraham Wivell (1786 – 29 March 1849) was a British portrait painter, writer and pioneer of fire protection, credited with inventing the first effective fire escape system. After working as a hairdresser, Wivell established himself as a society portrait painter before concentrating his efforts on fire safety measures.  

TYPE: Antique steel plate engraving printed on paper.

VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is blank.

CONDITION: Good. 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.