{"product_id":"old-tolbooth-leith-edinburgh-antique-steel-engraving-proof-1848","title":"Old Tolbooth, Leith. 1848.  (B4-JJ-41)","description":"\u003cp class=\"s9\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis original antique steel engraving depicts the Old Tolbooth of Leith — one of the most historically significant buildings in Scotland’s principal port — in remarkable detail. Drawn by Sir Daniel Wilson from a sketch by J. S. Sharpus Esq. and engraved by William Forrest for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s8\"\u003eMemorials of Edinburgh in the Olden Time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(1848), the scene is alive with the everyday life of 19th-century Leith: figures on the steps, a horse and cart, laundry hanging from a line. The Tolbooth served as Leith’s seat of local government, courthouse, and jail for centuries before its eventual demolition. Wilson captured it here at a moment when such ancient buildings were fast disappearing from Scotland’s towns and cities. This print is a rare Proof impression, pulled before the main edition and considered of superior quality and greater rarity than a standard example — an especially fine piece for collectors of Scottish history and Edinburgh topography.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s10\"\u003eSubscript:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLower Left: D. Wilson from a Sketch by C. K. Sharpe Esqr. Lower Right: W. Forrest. Lower Center: Old Tolbooth, Leith. Published by Hugh Paton, Adam Square, Edinburgh. Lower Right margin: Proof.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s10\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\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\u003e1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s10\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\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\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\u003eSir Daniel Wilson, F. R. S. S. A. (1816–1892) after a sketch by C. K. Sharpe Esqr.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s10\"\u003eEngraver:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\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\u003eBetween 82-83\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s10\"\u003ePaper Dimensions: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s10\"\u003e9 ¼ x 12 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\u003cspan class=\"s10\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImpression:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProof\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\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\u003eThe print is in good condition with age-toning consistent with its date. Light foxing is present and some edge wear is visible. This print is on a very thin piece of paper that has been adhered to a thicker paper behind it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s10\"\u003eReference:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s11\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/babel.hathitrust.org\/cgi\/pt?id=nyp.33433000016398\u0026amp;seq=117\u0026amp;q1=Tolbooth\"\u003eMemorials of Edinburgh in the Olden Time, HathiTrust Digital Library\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/catalog.hathitrust.org\/Record\/008589526\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s9\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Victoria Cooper Antique Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44162332426327,"sku":"B4-JJ-41","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/victoriacooperantiqueprint.com\/products\/old-tolbooth-leith-edinburgh-antique-steel-engraving-proof-1848","provider":"Victoria Cooper Antique Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}