A5480

Engraved print of Gravesend; based on a drawing by Gyfford, engraved by Sparrow; shows the view from the land looking towards the river; barn & pedestrians in the foreground; taken from Dr Hughson's 'Description of London'. From Dr David Hughson's multi-volume illustrated work 'Description of London', published circa 1810; it actually covered an area about 30 miles around London & the home counties.

Gyfford (original artist), Sparrow (engraver), J. & Co (publisher) Robins

early 19th century, circa 1810