Inside View of Magdalen Chapel in the Cowgate in Edinburgh. Scotland, 1790

An antique line engraving by J. Basire after J. Schnebbelie, published in 1790. The Magdalen Chapel is located in the Cowgate in Edinburgh. The Chapel was built between 1541 and 1544 by Janet Rynd, widow of Michael MacQueen (died 1537), who had left money for this purpose. The building was to be the new chapel for the Incorporation of Hammermen and was to include accommodation for a chaplain and also an almshouse for seven Bedesmen (poor men) ‘who should continually pour forth prayers to Almighty God’.

Antique print titled 'Magdalen Chapel near Winchester'. Magdalen Chapel near Winchester, Site of the Corporation or the Master, Brethren and Sisters of the Blessed Mary...

Description: antique print titled 'A view of the Exchange and the Warehouses at Petersburg in Russia / Vüe de la Bourse & du Magazin de Marchandises a Petersburg Russe'. Beautiful engraving of the Stock and Warehouses of St. Petersburg, Russia. Artists and Engravers: Robert Sayer...

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Antique print titled 'The Elevation of the East Front of Hoptons House (..)'. Old engraving of the east front of Hopetoun House near Edinbourgh, Scotland. This print originates fro...

Antique print titled 'Stalls in the Choir of Rochester Cathedral'. Antique print depicting the Stalls in the Choir of Rochester Cathedral. Artists and Engravers: Made by J. Basire af...

A very stylish "View of the Center of Paris Taken from the Air" lithograph map published by the Paris Ministry of Tourism, circa early 1950s. The piece measures 27" x 43" and shows...

This engraved print shows a view of the United States Capitol Building, in Washington, D.C. The print depicts the neoclassical building from the northeast orientation, with a bustling street scene in front. The steel engraving is a proof printing, drawn and engraved by Henry Sartain and published in 1858. Plans began in May 1854 to build a new cast-iron dome for the United States Capitol. The then-architect of the Capitol Thomas Walter and his team were sold on the aesthetics of a new dome, as well as the utility of a fire-proof one. A year later, on March 3, 1855, President Franklin Pierce...

Print by engraving on copper plate Tav III TIX fig. 17-22 from the volume Navigazione; with frame 28 x 33. Some calculations are depicted. Very good condition. Shipping is insured by...

Super map of Spain and Portugal Copper plate engraving by A. Bell Published, circa 1790. Unframed.  

This is the 1889 William H. Overend (1851-1898) and Lionel Smythe (1839-1918) first edition, photogravure of the Calcutta Cup – a Rugby match between Scotland and England, that has been played over 100 times, the first match...

Lithograph on paper made in the 1990s by the Salomone typography in Rome from a painting depicting Prorutori winner of the 1989 Italian Derby, ridden by M.L. Roberts. With frame 66.5...