ANTIQUE PRINTS OF THE BORDERS AT
ASH RARE BOOKS
43 HURON ROAD
LONDON SW17 8RE
UNITED KINGDOM

[London : George Virtue, 1837]. A pleasant antique print of the famous house – Sir Walter Scott attended by a dog reads in his garden. Engraved by Thomas Abiel Prior (1809-1866) from an original study by the gifted Thomas Allom. Originally produced for the part-work series “Scotland Illustrated” (London : 1835-1838).
Steel line engraving on paper. Later hand colour. Engraved surface 134 x 175mm (approx. 5-1/4” x 6-7/8”). In very good and clean state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£40

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London : George Virtue, 1837. A most attractive antique print – the town from the fields at harvest time – the workers resting by the sheaves. Engraved by Henry Griffiths (fl.1835-1849) from an original study by the gifted Thomas Allom. Originally produced for the part-work series “Scotland Illustrated” (London : 1835-1838).
Steel line engraving on paper. Later hand colour. Engraved surface 136 x 176mm (approx. 5-3/8” x 6-7/8”). In very good and clean state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£40

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London : George Virtue, 1837. A pleasant antique print, with visitors in the leafy grounds of the abbey ruin. Engraved by John Charles Varrall (1794-1855) from an original study by the gifted Thomas Allom.Originally produced for the part-work series “Scotland Illustrated” (London : 1835-1838).
Steel line engraving on paper. Engraved surface 135 x 172mm (approx. 5-3/8” x 6-3/4”). In very good and clean state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£30

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London : George Virtue, 1837. An attractive antique print – subjects cheer the Royal Squadron from precarious perches on the rocks below the castle ruin. Engraved by Samuel Fisher (fl.1830-1855) from an original study by the gifted Thomas Allom. Originally produced for the part-work series “Scotland Illustrated” (London : 1835-1838).
Steel line engraving on paper. Later hand colour. Engraved surface 142 x 178mm (approx. 5-5/8” x 7”). A couple of tiny marks, but overall in very good and clean state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£40

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London : George Virtue, 1838. A handsome antique print – the Abbey with a glimpse of the bridge through trees – cattle grazing by the river. Engraved by Thomas Barber (fl.1818-1840) from an original study by the gifted Thomas Allom. Originally produced for the part-work series “Scotland Illustrated” (London : 1835-1838).
Steel line engraving on paper. Engraved surface 136 x 178mm (approx. 5-3/8” x 7”). In very good and clean state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£30

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London : George Virtue, 1837. A dramatic antique print of the abbey with a piper playing among the ruins. Engraved by James Lewis (fl.1813-1837) from an original study by the gifted Thomas Allom. Originally produced for the part-work series “Scotland Illustrated” (London : 1835-1838).
Steel line engraving on paper. Later hand colour. Engraved surface 191 x 114mm (approx. 7-1/2” x 4-1/2”). A few faint marks, but in very good and clean state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£40

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[London : George Virtue, 1835]. A pleasant antique print – Melrose Abbey – a solemn funeral takes place to one side. Engraved by Robert Wallis (1794-1878) from an original study by the artist-architect Thomas Allom. Originally produced for the part-work series “Scotland Illustrated” (London : 1835-1838).
Steel line engraving on paper. Engraved surface 131 x 178mm (approx. 5-1/8” x 7”). A few tiny specks, but overall in very good and clean state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£30

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London : John G. Murdoch, [1854 (but later)]. A most attractive antique print – the fifteenth-century tower house near Selkirk – a view from the river below – two respectable gentlemen take their ease. From an original study by George Cattermole – originally produced for John Parker Lawson’s “Scotland Delineated in a Series of Views” (London : 1847-1854) , but here with the later imprint of J. G. Murdoch and produced for his undated publication “Scotland, Picturesque, Historical, Descriptive”.
Tint lithograph on paper, with additional later hand colour. Printed surface 180 x 213mm (approx. 7” x 8-3/8”). In very good and clean state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£50

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London : Longman & Co., 1814. A handsome antique print – the seat of the Clan Scott near Hawick. Engraved by John Greig (fl.1800-1843) from an original study by the unfortunate Luke Clennell. Originally produced for the serially published “The Border Antiquities of England and Scotland” (London : 1812-1815).
Copper line engraving on india paper. Engraved surface 170 x 180mm (approx. 6-3/4” x 7-1/8”). A few faint marks, but overall in very good and clean state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£40

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London : John G. Murdoch, [1854 (but later)]. A highly attractive antique print – a couple inspect the ruined abbey. From an original study by the Darlington-born artist, John Dobbin – originally produced for John Parker Lawson’s “Scotland Delineated in a Series of Views” (London : 1847-1854), but here with the later imprint of J. G. Murdoch and produced for his undated publication “Scotland, Picturesque, Historical, Descriptive”.
Tint lithograph on paper. Printed surface 183 x 226mm (approx. 7-1/4” x 9”). In very good and clean state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£50

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[London] : Cassell, Petter & Galpin, [1879]. A striking antique print – the ruined abbey by moonlight. Engraved by Arthur Willmore (1814-1888) from an original painting by Myles Birket Foster. Originally produced for the part-work series “Picturesque Europe” (London : 1876-1879).
Steel line engraving on paper. Engraved surface 235 x 155mm (approx. 9-1/4” x 6-1/8”). A few tiny specks, but overall in very good and clean state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£40

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[London] : 1776. A pleasant antique print – Jedburgh Abbey from the churchyard. Engraved by Richard Bernard Godfrey (b.1728) and dated 1776 in the plate, but here in a later impression on wove paper dating from about 1800.
Etching and line engraving on paper. Engraved surface 106 x 161mm (approx. 4-1/8” x 6-3/8”). In very good and clean state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£40

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[London : W. Mackenzie, 1880]. A handsome antique print – Floors Castle near Kelso – seat of the Roxburghe family – a prospect from across the water. A technically highly accomplished production, colour printed in eight or more overlays from separate wooden blocks by Benjamin Fawcett (1808-1893) from original draughts (drawn on the wood) by Frank Lydon. Originally produced for the Francis Orpen Morris part-work “County Seats of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland” (1864-1880).
Multiple wood block engraving in colours (chromoxylograph). Engraved surface 127 x 191mm (approx. 5” x 7-1/2”). A few tiny spots and specks, but overall in very good and clean state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£25

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[London : William Mackenzie, 1880]. An attractive antique print – the exterior of Philiphaugh House from the park. A technically highly accomplished production, colour printed in eight or more overlays from separate wooden blocks by Benjamin Fawcett (1808-1893) from original draughts (drawn on the wood) by Frank Lydon. Originally produced for the Francis Orpen Morris part-work “County Seats of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland” (1864-1880).
Multiple wood block engraving in colours (chromoxylograph). Engraved surface 130 x 185mm (approx. 5-1/8” x 7-1/4”). A few very small and faint spots to outer margin, but overall in very good and clean state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£25

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[London : Longman & Co., 1814]. A handsome antique print – engraved by John Greig (fl.1800-1843) from an original study by the distinguished Alexander Nasmyth. Originally produced for the serially published “The Border Antiquities of England and Scotland” (London : 1812-1815).
Copper line engraving on paper. Engraved surface 166 x 194mm (approx. 6-1/2” x 7-5/8”). In very good and clean state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£40

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London : Jones & Co., [1831]. A handsome antique print – Floors Castle near Kelso – seat of the Roxburghe family – a view from the water. Engraved by Henry Winsor Bond (1804-1881) from an original study by John Preston Neale. Originally produced for the partwork series “Views of the Seats, Mansions, Castles, etc. of Noblemen and Gentlemen” (London : 1829-1831).
Steel line engraving on paper. Engraved surface 99 x 127mm (approx. 4” x 5”). In very good and clean state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£25

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London : Jones & Co., 1830. A pleasant antique print – The Haining House at Selkirk as rebuilt by the Pringle family – the north front from the deer-park. Engraved by Henry Adlard (1799-1893) from an original study by John Preston Neale. Originally produced for the partwork series “Views of the Seats, Mansions, Castles, etc. of Noblemen and Gentlemen” (London : 1829-1831).
Steel line engraving on paper. Engraved surface 99 x 129mm (approx. 4” x 5-1/8”). In very good and clean state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£25

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[London : Jones & Co., 1830]. A pleasant antique print – The Haining House at Selkirk as rebuilt by the Pringle family – a view from the lake. Engraved by Henry Adlard (1799-1893) from an original study by John Preston Neale. Originally produced for the partwork series “Views of the Seats, Mansions, Castles, etc. of Noblemen and Gentlemen” (London : 1829-1831).
Steel line engraving on paper. Engraved surface 97 x 130mm (approx. 3-7/8” x 5-1/8”). In very good and clean state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£25

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London : Longman & Co., 1815. A handsome antique print – a view of the tower near Garvald. Engraved by John Greig (fl.1800-1843) from an original study by John Renton (fl.1800-1841). Originally produced for the serially published “The Border Antiquities of England and Scotland” (London : 1812-1815).
Copper line engraving on india paper. Engraved surface 216 x 145mm (approx. 8-5/8” x 5-3/4”). In very good and clean state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£40

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London : Simpkin & Marshall, 1834. A handsome antique print – the exterior of the old abbey. Engraved by William Alexander le Petit (1804?-1896) from an original drawing by the Scottish artist David Roberts.
Steel line engraving on paper. Engraved surface 176 x 108mm (approx. 7” x 4-1/4”). A few tiny specks, but overall in very good and clean state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£25

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[London : Simpkin & Marshall, ca.1840]. A handsome antique print – the exterior of the old abbey. Engraved by Joseph Clayton Bentley (1809-1851) from an original drawing by the Scottish artist David Roberts.
Steel line engraving on paper. Engraved surface 146 x 152mm (approx. 5-3/4” x 6”). A few specks to blank margins, but overall in very good and clean state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£25

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[London : Jones & Co., 1829]. An attractive antique print – Abbotsford from the garden. Engraved by Thomas Barber (fl.1818-1840) from an original study by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd. Originally produced for the part-work “Modern Athens! Displayed in a Series of Views: or, Edinburgh in the Nineteenth Century” (London : 1829-1831).
Steel line engraving on paper. Engraved surface 112 x 155mm (approx. 4-3/8” x 6-1/8”). A few tiny specks, but overall in very good and clean state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£25

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London : Jones & Co., 1829. An attractive antique print – the exterior of the ruined abbey – the burial place of the heart of Robert the Bruce. Engraved by Thomas Barber (fl.1818-1840) from an original study by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd. Originally produced for the part-work “Modern Athens! Displayed in a Series of Views: or, Edinburgh in the Nineteenth Century” (London : 1829-1831).
Steel line engraving on paper. Engraved surface 108 x 155mm (approx. 4-1/4” x 6-1/8”). In very good and clean state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£25

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Edinburgh : R. Cadell, [1847]. A handsome antique print – a view of the ruins of the Cistercian abbey. Engraved by William Miller (1796-1882) from an original study by Clarkson Stanfield. Originally produced for Cadell’s edition of Scott’s Waverley Novels.
Steel line engraving on paper. Engraved surface 108 x 138mm (approx. 4-1/4” x 5-1/2”). In very good and clean state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£25

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[London : Charles Tilt, 1829]. An attractive antique print – the house from the river. Engraved by Edward Francis Finden (1791-1857) from an original drawing by Richard Westall A.R.A. Originally produced for the part-work series “Great Britain Illustrated” (1828-1830).
Steel line engraving on paper. Engraved surface 106 x 149mm (approx. 4-1/8” x 5-7/8”). A few tiny marks and specks; faint crease to one margin, but overall in very good and clean state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£25

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[London : Charles Tilt, 1829]. A very pleasant antique print of the abbey – elegantly dressed ladies picking flowers by the ruined arch. Engraved by Edward Francis Finden (1791-1857) from an original sketch by William Westall A.R.A. Originally produced for the part-work series “Great Britain Illustrated” (London : 1828-1830).
Steel line engraving on paper. Later hand colour. Engraved surface 104 x 140mm (approx. 4-1/8” x 5-1/2”). In very good and clean state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£30

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[London : Charles Tilt, 1829]. An attractive antique print – the abbey below the hill. Engraved by Edward Francis (fl.1828-1830) from an original drawing by William Westall A.R.A. Originally produced for the part-work series “Great Britain Illustrated” (London : 1828-1830).
Steel line engraving on paper. Engraved surface 98 x 143mm (approx. 3-7/8” x 5-5/8”). In very good and clean state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£25

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[London : Charles Tilt, 1829]. A pleasing antique print – the interior of the abbey. Engraved by Edward Francis Finden from an original drawing by William Westall A.R.A. Originally produced for the part-work series “Great Britain Illustrated” (1828-1830).
Steel line engraving on paper. Engraved surface 135 x 96mm (approx. 5-3/8” x 3-3/4”). In very good and clean state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£25

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[London : Charles Knight, 1835]. A handsome antique print – a sharply engraved view of the abbey. Engraved by John Jackson (1801-1848) from an original study by Nathaniel Whittock. Originally produced for “One Hundred and Fifty Wood Cuts, Selected from the Penny Magazine” (London : 1835).
Wood engraving on paper. Engraved surface 128 x 163mm (approx. 5” x 6-3/8”). Very faint crease to lower corner, but overall in very good and clean state. A guaranteed genuine antique print.

£30

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