1906 Halftone Print Tawstock Court Barnstaple Devon England Ward Gatehouse XGEA1

This is an original 1906 black and white halftone print of Tawstock Court in the village of Barnstaple in the county of Devon, England. This town was known for being a very successful wool exporter from its port in the Middle Ages. The Tudor mansion of Tawstock Court no longer exists except for the gatehouse. It is dated from 1574 CE. 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 right corner. No surface rub.No tears. No water damage.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine +++
• Dimensions: Approximately 4 x 6 inches; 10 x 15 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: Manision, Gate, United Kingdom, Gateway

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