Palace of Westminster. Painted Chamber interior. A very early lithograph 1807

No credits or publication line. This is the earliest lithograph used as a book illustration. After 300 copies had been printed, the stone was spoiled by negligence, and the following etching was substituted.

"The Antiquities of Westminster: The Old Palace, St Stephen's Chapel (now the House of Commons), &c.&c.", By John Thomas Smith. London: Printed by T. Bensley, Bolt Court, for J .T. Smith, 31, Castle Street East, Oxford Street, and sold by R. Ryan, 353, Oxford Street, near the Pantheon; and J. Manson, 10, Gerrard Street, Soho. June 9, 1807

Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain

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