{"product_id":"ancient-signal-tower-tolbooth-wynd-leith-edinburgh-antique-steel-engraving-1848-daniel-wilson","title":"Ancient Signal Tower, Tolbooth Wynd, Leith. 1848.","description":"\u003cp class=\"s9\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis original antique steel engraving depicts the Ancient Signal Tower in Tolbooth Wynd, Leith — one of the most distinctive and historically significant structures in Scotland’s principal port — drawn by Sir Daniel Wilson and engraved by William Forrest for his landmark work \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s8\"\u003eMemorials of Edinburgh in the Olden Time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, published in 1848.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s9\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Signal Tower at Tolbooth Wynd was one of Leith’s most characteristic landmarks, used for centuries to communicate with ships entering and leaving the port — a vital function in a harbour town whose commercial life depended entirely on the sea. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s9\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeith was for much of its history an entirely separate burgh from Edinburgh, with its own civic institutions, churches, and architectural heritage, and Wilson’s careful documentation of its ancient buildings is among the most valuable contributions of the entire Memorials series. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s9\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTolbooth Wynd itself was one of Leith’s oldest streets, running from the Shore inland past the ancient Tolbooth, and the Signal Tower was one of its most prominent and historically resonant features. A distinctive and unusual subject that will appeal strongly to collectors of Scottish maritime history, Leith topography, and Edinburgh prints. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s9\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe thin paper of this print has separated from its original thicker backing sheet, though both elements remain present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s10\"\u003eSubscript:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLower Left: D. Wilson. Lower Right: W. Forrest. Lower Center: Ancient Signal Tower. Tolbooth Wynd, Leith.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s10\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSir Daniel Wilson, F. R. S. S. A. (1816–1892)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s10\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMemorials of Edinburgh in the Olden Time. By Daniel Wilson, F. S. S. A. Acting Secretary to the Society of the Antiquaries of Scotland.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s10\"\u003eVolume:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s10\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHugh Paton \/ Simpkin, Marshall, \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s10\"\u003ePlace of Publication:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdam Square, Edinburgh \/ London\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s10\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1848\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s10\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSir Daniel Wilson, F. R. S. S. A. (1816–1892)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s10\"\u003eEngraver:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWilliam Forrest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s10\"\u003ePage Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBetween pages 144–145\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s10\"\u003ePaper Dimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 ¼ x 9 ⅞ inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s10\"\u003eMedium:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel Engraving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s10\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnglish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s10\"\u003eColoured:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack and white\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s10\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe print is in great condition with some minor wear around the print, including some minor creasing on the right side and around the edges, as can be seen. The print is on a thin paper which was originally adhered to a thicker paper for publication; however, the adhesive is no longer holding and the two sheets have separated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s10\"\u003eReference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/babel.hathitrust.org\/cgi\/pt?id=hvd.hnzubd\u0026amp;seq=188\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s11\"\u003eMemorials of Edinburgh in the Olden Time, HathiTrust Digital Library\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Victoria Cooper Antique Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42498950168663,"sku":"B4-JJ-20","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/7882\/files\/IMG_343_ancient-signal-tower-tolbooth-wynd-leith-edinburgh-antique-steel-engraving-1848-daniel-wilson-cropped.jpg?v=1794259960","url":"https:\/\/victoriacooperantiqueprint.com\/fr\/products\/ancient-signal-tower-tolbooth-wynd-leith-edinburgh-antique-steel-engraving-1848-daniel-wilson","provider":"Victoria Cooper Antique Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}