1783 Engraved Print: The Devastations by Rioters of London

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(1783), Engraved Print,
"The Devastations occasioned
by the Rioters of London Firing the New Goal of Newgate,
and Burning Mr. … Read more (1783), Engraved Print,
"The Devastations occasioned
by the Rioters of London Firing the New Goal of Newgate,
and Burning Mr. Ackerman's Furniture, etc., June 6, 1780".
By Thorton, Choice, and Extremely fine.
This page is from the 1783 bool:,
"Barnard's New Complete and Authentic History England"
and shows the burning of " The New Goal"
which is an early English word for "prison"!
This is a sharp crisp looking print on laid period paper,
being well printed and distinct with full border margins
from the original copper plated impressed.
Height: 9.25 inches
Width: 14.25 inches See less