A fine, hand coloured original  antique  aquatint  of

ST LEONARDS, SHOREDITCH

Hackney, London

 The church is mentioned in the line "When I grow rich, say the bells of Shoreditch" from the nursery rhyme , Oranges & Lemons.

 Published by Rudolph Ackermann (1764-1834) in his Repository of  Arts in 1814. Plate 28 Vol XI .

These fine aquatints with original hand colouring are highly desirable. 

Fine condition save for light scuffing to the left hand margin as evident from the scan.

Measuring approx. approx 8"x 4.5"( 200mm x 115mm) image area only with margins beyond  

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Rudolph Ackermann (1764-1834) was one of the most important figures in the history of illustrated books. His attention to detail led to work of extraordinary quality.

 His magazine, "The Repository of Arts, Literature, Commerce, Manufactures, Fashion and Politics" known as Ackerman’s Repository, was published from 1809-1829  and was issued monthly for 20 years. 

A GENUINE ANTIQUE PRINT GUARANTEED OVER 180 YEARS OLD FROM LINDISFARNE PRINTS

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