print; book-illustration

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Object Type: print; book-illustration
Museum number: 1868,0808.1526
Description: Edward IV, seated upon his throne, crowned and dressed in his robes of state, receiving Earl Rivers and Caxton, who kneel before him, Rivers presenting the king with a book, Richard, Duke of Gloucester with other courtiers standing by the throne, surrounded by a foliate border, text in a cartouche decorated with a gothic border, illustration to Park's edition of Walpole's "Royal and Noble Authors" (1807) Engraving
Producer name: Print made by: Andrew Birrell; Published by: J Scott
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Production date: 1807
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Dimensions: Height: 244 millimetres; Width: 158 millimetres
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Location: Not on display
Associated names: Representation of: Edward IV, King of England; Representation of: William Caxton; Representation of: Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers; Representation of: Richard III, King of England; Illustration to: Horace Walpole, 4th Earl of Orford
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Acquisition date: 1868
Department: Prints and Drawings
Registration number: 1868,0808.1526

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