1781 Antique Print; Portrait of Thomas Wilson, Bishop of Sodor and Man

Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) scarce antique print "The Rt Rev Father in God Thomas Wilson S.T.P. Lord Bishop of Sodor and Man." A view showing Thomas Wilson (20 December 1663 – 7 March 1755), Bishop of Sodor and Man between 1697 and 1755. DATE PRINTED: 1781. SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 18.5 x 13.5 cm (7.25 x 5.25 inches) plus margins with a blank back (medium). ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: "Drawn by T. Lawrence." and "Engraved by John & Charles Sherwin." Drawn by Sir Thomas Lawrence, 1769-1830, Portraitist and collector of Old Master drawings. Engraved by John Keyse Sherwin 1751-1790 and Charles Sherwin, 1764-1794.PROVENANCE: Published in Wilson's 'Works', collected (under his son's direction) by Clement Cruttwell, 1781, 2 vols., including a Life (reprinted 1785, 3 vols.), and by John Keble, with additions, in the Library of Anglo-Catholic Theology, 1847–63, 7 vols, preceded by a Life, 1863, 2 vols., to which Keble had devoted sixteen years' labour. TYPE: Antique copper plate engraving printed on 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: Thomas Wilson (20 December 1663 – 7 March 1755) was Bishop of Sodor and Man between 1697 and 1755. He was born in Burton in the Wirral, Cheshire, in December 1663. Having studied medicine at Trinity College, Dublin, he was ordained a priest in 1689. In 1692 the Lord of Mann, William Stanley, 9th Earl of Derby, appointed him personal chaplain and tutor to the earl's son. Five years later, at Lord Derby's urging, Wilson accepted promotion to the vacant bishopric of Sodor and Man. Bishop Wilson's relations with the people of the Isle of Man were marked by mutual affection and esteem. His personal piety expressed itself in energetic charitable activity and he often intervened to shield his flock from the demands of the state authorities. He declined preferment to the much wealthier See of Exeter. When he died on 7 March 1755 at the age of 91, it is said that his funeral was attended by nearly the whole adult population of the Isle of Man. Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter

Price: 9.99 GBP

Location: Marlow

End Time: 2024-10-18T14:16:18.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6.91 GBP