Torquay from Park Hill Devon

DESCRIPTION: This antique engraving shows a panoramic view of Torquay from Park Hill, , England highlighting the early 19th-century coastal development, featuring grand crescent-shaped terraces, harbourside buildings, and elegant villas nestled among the hills indicative of the rapid expansion into a fashionable maritime resort town for the Victorian upper class. The print is titled "Torquay" and bears the text "Published by E. Croydon" and "Public Library". It is consistent with 19th-century prints of the area, specifically those drawn by artist George Townsend and published around 1860. Townsend's depictions were often artist interpretations for travel ephemera. STYLE: Engraving COLOUR: Monochrome SIZE (cm): 12.5 x 9.5 CREATORS: PUBLICATION: PUBLISHER: Torquay: E Croydon Royal Library DATE: ?C19 COMMENTS: Excellent condition SUBJECT: Places 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.