London Stone in Cannon Street - Original Engraving by J. T. Smith 1791

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Original copper engraving of the London Stone in Cannon Street, the enigmatic block of limestone that English tradition held to … Read more Original copper engraving of the London Stone in Cannon Street, the enigmatic block of limestone that English tradition held to be the Roman milliarium from which distances in Britain were measured. The lettering refers to Pennant, Maitland, Camden and to Shakespeare's Henry VI.

Published on 1 January 1791 by John Thomas Smith at Great May's Buildings, St. Martin's Lane, London, within his Antiquities of London.

Medium: Copper engraving (line engraving).
Engraver / publisher: John Thomas Smith, London.
Date: 1791.
Source: J. T. Smith, Antiquities of London.
Dimensions: 7.5 x 9.7 in (19 x 24.6 cm).
Condition: Good condition; a book leaf with letterpress text on the back that shows through slightly, light toning and small creases in the margin. See less