Black Turnpike, Edinburgh. House where Mary Queen of Scots was confined 1788

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Fig 1. View of the house in Edinburgh where Mary Queen of Scots was confined [in 1567. Fig 2. Seal of tin, Arms of Arnot; Fig 3. A white Cornelian stone engraved, subject, two men on horseback, in possession of Lady Rachel Drummond.] by Unsigned (1788). Antique copperplate print. The complete original explanatory text pages will be provided with the print. , 17.5 x 11.5cm, 7 x 4.5 inches

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CAPTION PRINTED BELOW PICTURE: Fig 1. View of the house in Edinburgh where Mary Queen of Scots was confined [in 1567. Fig 2. Seal of tin, Arms of Arnot; Fig 3. A white Cornelian stone engraved, subject, two men on horseback, in possession of Lady Rachel Drummond.]

After Mary’s capture, she was kept under house arrest in Edinburgh, at the house of the Lord Provost, Simon Preston. His city residence (demolished to build South Bridge) was known as the Black Turnpike, and stood on the corner of Hunter Square near the Tron Kirk.

DATE PRINTED: 1788

IMAGE SIZE: Approx 17.5 x 11.5cm, 7 x 4.5 inches (Small)

TYPE: Antique copperplate print. The complete original explanatory text pages will be provided with the print.

CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. Repaired wormholes. 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 obtrusive unless otherwise stated. We offer a no questions asked return policy.

AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic historic print, published at the date stated above. It is not a modern copy.

VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain

ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Unsigned

PROVENANCE: "Gentleman's Magazine and Historical Chronicle", by Sylvanus Urban, Gent. London: Printed by John Nichols, for David Henry, late of St. John's Gate, and sold by Eliz. Newbery, the corner of St Paul's Churchyard, Ludgate Street

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