This is an original 1946 black and white halftone print featuring two scenes of the south side of Saint Stephen's Chapel before the fire from an engraving of J. T. Smith in 1805. The second image shows the St. Stephen's Chapel after the fire of October 17th, 1834 from a contemporary lithograph. The Palace of Westminster is a meeting place of the Parliament of the United Kingdom located on the north bank of Thames River in the city of London, England.
CONDITION
This 65+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso.
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Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
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Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
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Dimensions: Approximately 6 x 9 inches; 15 x 23 cm
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Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
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Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)
Keywords specific to this image: burning of Parliament, disaster, conflagration, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Palace House of Lords, House of Commons, Whitehall, Downing Street, medieval building complex, architectural design, architecture, royal residence, Perpendicular Gothic
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