1723 Antique Print; Plan of Newbury & Speen / Spinae, Berkshire after Stukeley

Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) scarce antique print "Spinae. Jun 28 1723." A plan of Speen and Newbury showing the Roman Roads. DATE PRINTED: 1724 or shortly afterwards, dated 1723 on the print, the date of engraving. SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 28 x 18.5 cm (11 x 7.25 inches) plus margins with a blank back (Medium). ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Engraved by Parker from a drawing by William Stukeley. William Stukeley FRS, FRCP, FSA (7 November 1687 – 3 March 1765) was an Anglican clergyman and English antiquarian who pioneered the archaeological investigation of the prehistoric monuments including Stonehenge and Avebury. He was friends with Isaac Newton and was among Newton's first biographers. PROVENANCE: This print was published by William Stukeley, in ‘Itinerarium curiosum. Or, an account of the antiquitys and remarkable curiositys in nature or art, observ'd in travels thro' Great Brittan.’ in London in 1724, re-issued in 1776. TYPE: Antique copper plate engraving printed on early laid paper. VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is blank. CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy. AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition. POSTAGE / SHIPPING COSTS: I only charge postage for the first print ordered. There is no additional postage charge if you order more than one print. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: A Roman station 'Spinis' (Spinae in the Latin nominative case) appears in the Antonine Itinerary, a series of lists of place names with distances between them. It is assumed that the settlements are linked by Roman roads, and research (since the 18th century) has matched the itineraries with known routes and the place names with known Roman towns. However, uncertainty remains over the location of Spinae partly due to inconsistencies in the arithmetic of the distances listed. Many sources identify the village of Speen, just outside Newbury as the site of the Roman station of 'Spinae'. Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter

Price: 34.99 GBP

Location: Marlow

End Time: 2025-01-09T12:41:21.000Z

Shipping Cost: 19.44 GBP