Edward Seymour d1552

DESCRIPTION: Early 18th century engraving. Captioned: ‘Edward Seymour. Duke of Somerset. Protector of England and beheaded in the reign of Edward the VI’. The Duke is depicted within an oval stone frame positioned over a pedestal. Below the frame rest a ceremonial crown and an executioner's axe, symbolic symbols of his high royal authority and his subsequent downfall and execution. Also: ‘Engraved for the Universal Magazine’. And: ‘Published according to Act of Parliament for [truncated]’. ?Handmade paper. Lacks bottom ?1cm including rest of publishing statement. Priced accordingly. STYLE: Engraving COLOUR: Monochrome SIZE (cm): 11 x 17.75 CREATORS: PUBLICATION: Universal Magazine PUBLISHER: London: J Hinton at the Kings Arms in St Pauls Church Yard DATE: 1749 COMMENTS: Excellent condition but lacks bottom ?1cm including rest of publishing statement. Not trimmed square, some patina of age. Remains a prized specimen. SUBJECT: People PACKAGE: Single one-sided sheet in acid-free mount, flat & unfolded inside hard-backed envelope. Royal Mail Tracked 24 included. Note: Images are provided for illustration purposes only and are intended to show the complete printed product, including any imperfections of age that may be present. Frames or props shown in the images are for display purposes only and are not included with your purchase.