1906 Halftone Print England Hawkridge Exmoor Somerset Barle Tarr Steps XGEA1

$43.95 USD

This is an original 1906 black and white halftone print of the Tarr (Torr) Steps in Hawkridge which is a small village in Somerset, England. It is near to the center of Exmoor National Park and the border with Devon. Hawkridge is part of the civil parish of Withypool and Hawkridge. The Tarr Steps are a prehistoric clapper bridge that runs across the River Barle. Photography by C.W. Barnes Ward.

CONDITION

This 105+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. No creases. Minor print defect - top center. No surface rub.No tears. No water damage. Please note that there are some dark spots in the margins of this piece.

Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
Grade: Very Fine +++
Dimensions: Approximately 6 x 4.5 inches; 15 x 11 cm
Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

This image stems from a collection depicting the country surrounding Devon, England, made famous by author Richard Doddridge Blackmore. Blackmore was one of the most famous English authors in the latter half of the 19th century, and is most remembered for his work, Lorna Doone (1869). Explore the various areas relating to Blackmore and his works with photography by C. W. Barnes Ward. To view more images from the collection, select the link offered at the bottom of the product condition.

Keywords specific to this image: United Kingdom, River, Withypool, Torr

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