Offered is an antique, hand-colored aquatint engraving entitled "A North East View of the new General Post Office With the Royal Mails preparing to Start London With the Royal Mails (& Carts) preparing to Start". It was published by Messers Fores at their Sporting and Fine print Repository at 41 Piccadilly.

sight 19 by 25 1/2 inches
frame 28 by 34 inches

Henry Pyall (1795-1833) An engraver os sporting and coaching subjects, he ran a publishing company with George Hunt.
James Pollard (1792-1867) The son of the engraver Robert Pollard, he began painting as a young man and soon his coaching scenes gained popularity. He exhibited at the Royal Academy and the British Institution.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: The print is in acceptable antique condition with toning throughout. The framing is in good condition with some surface scratches and scuffs. The print is matted under a silk wrapped mat with a gold fillet. There is a blemish on the top mat border.

Materials & Techniques:
Aquatint, Engraving, Silk

Details:
Country of Origin: Unknown
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Framed
Art Subjects: Cityscape

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; The print is in acceptable antique condition with toning throughout. The framing is in good condition with some surface scratches and scuffs. The print is matted under a silk wrapped mat with a gold fillet. There is a blemish on the top mat border.