From the historic work
of the by the brothers, Samuel and Nathaniel Buck, Views of Ruins
of Castles & Abbeys in England, 1726-1739. Samuel and Nathaniel
Buck were the most important topographical artists of the 18th
century, creating a record of over 500 ancient monuments &
towns in England and Wales. Many of these monuments had been
devastated during the course of the Reformation, particularly
during the period when Oliver Cromwell ruled England as "Lord
Protector." The Bucks Views, as they have become known, provide an
invaluable record of these magnificent buildings, some of which
have seen further deterioration during the 275 years that have
since passed.
Samuel & Nathaniel
Buck"Buck's Views" as they were called are 428 views of the ruins
of all noted abbeys, castles, together with four views of seats and
eighty-three large general views of the chief cities and towns of
England and Wales. Published between 1724-38 on Hand-Made Laid
Watermarked Paper
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The South Prospect of Somerton Castle near Lincoln Heath,
[1774]
Antique engraving 'Buck's Views from the boook began in
1726, by the brothers, Samuel & Nathaniel Buck began their task
of creating a visual record of ancient monuments in England and
Wales. "Buck's Views" as they were called are 428 views of the
ruins of all noted abbeys, castles, together with four views of
seats and eighty-three large general views of the chief cities and
towns of England and Wales. Printed and sold individually and
collected into volumes for book purchasers. Samuel Buck was born in
Richmond, Yorkshire, in 1696, Nathaniel being a younger brother.
~Published between 1724-38 on Hand-Made Laid Watermarked Paper, 11
1/4" x 18 1/2" £40 trimmed to just outside plate mark and laid to
paper . . would soak off cleanly
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The North East View of Louth Park Abbey near Louth in the County
of Lincoln,
Antique engraving 'Buck's Views from the boook began in
1726, by the brothers, Samuel & Nathaniel Buck began their task
of creating a visual record of ancient monuments in England and
Wales. "Buck's Views" as they were called are 428 views of the
ruins of all noted abbeys, castles, together with four views of
seats and eighty-three large general views of the chief cities and
towns of England and Wales. Printed and sold individually and
collected into volumes for book purchasers. Samuel Buck was born in
Richmond, Yorkshire, in 1696, Nathaniel being a younger brother.
~Published between 1724-38 on Hand-Made Laid Watermarked Paper, 11
1/4" x 18 1/2" £40 trimmed to just outside plate mark and laid to
paper . .
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The North View of Sheriff Hutton-Castle,
Antique engraving 'Buck's Views from the boook began in
1726, by the brothers, Samuel & Nathaniel Buck began their task
of creating a visual record of ancient monuments in England and
Wales. "Buck's Views" as they were called are 428 views of the
ruins of all noted abbeys, castles, together with four views of
seats and eighty-three large general views of the chief cities and
towns of England and Wales. Printed and sold individually and
collected into volumes for book purchasers. Samuel Buck was born in
Richmond, Yorkshire, in 1696, Nathaniel being a younger brother.
~Published between 1724-38 on Hand-Made Laid Watermarked Paper, 11
1/4" x 18 1/2" £30 trimmed to just outside plate mark dated 1721
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The South View of Halsey-Castle near N:Allerton in
Yorkshire,
Antique engraving 'Buck's Views from the boook began in
1726, by the brothers, Samuel & Nathaniel Buck began their task
of creating a visual record of ancient monuments in England and
Wales. "Buck's Views" as they were called are 428 views of the
ruins of all noted abbeys, castles, together with four views of
seats and eighty-three large general views of the chief cities and
towns of England and Wales. Printed and sold individually and
collected into volumes for book purchasers. Samuel Buck was born in
Richmond, Yorkshire, in 1696, Nathaniel being a younger brother.
~Published between 1724-38 on Hand-Made Laid Watermarked Paper, 11
1/4" x 18 1/2" £30 trimmed to just outside plate mark
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The North East View of Denbigh
Abby
Antique engraving 'Buck's Views from the
boook began in 1726, by the brothers, Samuel & Nathaniel Buck
began their task of creating a visual record of ancient monuments
in England and Wales. "Buck's Views" as they were called are 428
views of the ruins of all noted abbeys, castles, together with four
views of seats and eighty-three large general views of the chief
cities and towns of England and Wales. Printed and sold
individually and collected into volumes for book purchasers. Samuel
Buck was born in Richmond, Yorkshire, in 1696, Nathaniel being a
younger brother. ~Published between 1724-38 on Hand-Made Laid
Watermarked Paper, 11 1/4" x 18 1/2" £40
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The South East View of The Church and
Palace of St Asaph in the County of Flint
Antique engraving 'Buck's Views from
the boook began in 1726, by the brothers, Samuel & Nathaniel
Buck began their task of creating a visual record of ancient
monuments in England and Wales. "Buck's Views" as they were called
are 428 views of the ruins of all noted abbeys, castles, together
with four views of seats and eighty-three large general views of
the chief cities and towns of England and Wales. Printed and sold
individually and collected into volumes for book purchasers. Samuel
Buck was born in Richmond, Yorkshire, in 1696, Nathaniel being a
younger brother. ~Published between 1724-38 on Hand-Made Laid
Watermarked Paper, 11 1/4" x 18 1/2" £40
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The North West View of Basingwerk Abby in
the County of Flint
Antique engraving 'Buck's Views from
the boook began in 1726, by the brothers, Samuel & Nathaniel
Buck began their task of creating a visual record of ancient
monuments in England and Wales. "Buck's Views" as they were called
are 428 views of the ruins of all noted abbeys, castles, together
with four views of seats and eighty-three large general views of
the chief cities and towns of England and Wales. Printed and sold
individually and collected into volumes for book purchasers. Samuel
Buck was born in Richmond, Yorkshire, in 1696, Nathaniel being a
younger brother. ~Published between 1724-38 on Hand-Made Laid
Watermarked Paper, 11 1/4" x 18 1/2" £40
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The South `East View of Rhuddlan Priory in
the County of Flint
Antique engraving 'Buck's Views from
the boook began in 1726, by the brothers, Samuel & Nathaniel
Buck began their task of creating a visual record of ancient
monuments in England and Wales. "Buck's Views" as they were called
are 428 views of the ruins of all noted abbeys, castles, together
with four views of seats and eighty-three large general views of
the chief cities and towns of England and Wales. Printed and sold
individually and collected into volumes for book purchasers. Samuel
Buck was born in Richmond, Yorkshire, in 1696, Nathaniel being a
younger brother. ~Published between 1724-38 on Hand-Made Laid
Watermarked Paper, 11 1/4" x 18 1/2" £40
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The North East View of Chepstow
castle in the County of Monmouth
Antique engraving 'Buck's
Views from the boook began in 1726, by the brothers, Samuel &
Nathaniel Buck began their task of creating a visual record of
ancient monuments in England and Wales. "Buck's Views" as they were
called are 428 views of the ruins of all noted abbeys, castles,
together with four views of seats and eighty-three large general
views of the chief cities and towns of England and Wales. Printed
and sold individually and collected into volumes for book
purchasers. Samuel Buck was born in Richmond, Yorkshire, in 1696,
Nathaniel being a younger brother. ~Published between 1724-38 on
Hand-Made Laid Watermarked Paper, tipped onto a backing sheet cut
to 5mm out from plate mark11 1/4" x 18 1/2" £40
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The North View of penrith -Castle in the County of
Cumberland
Antique engraving 'Buck's Views from the boook began in
1726, by the brothers, Samuel & Nathaniel Buck began their task
of creating a visual record of ancient monuments in England and
Wales. "Buck's Views" as they were called are 428 views of the
ruins of all noted abbeys, castles, together with four views of
seats and eighty-three large general views of the chief cities and
towns of England and Wales. Printed and sold individually and
collected into volumes for book purchasers. Samuel Buck was born in
Richmond, Yorkshire, in 1696, Nathaniel being a younger brother.
~Published between 1724-38 on Hand-Made Laid Watermarked Paper, 11
1/4" x 18 1/2" £30 trimmed to just outside plate mark
tipped onto a backing sheet
cut to 5mm out from plate mark
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The North West View of Middleton Abby in the County of
Dorset
Antique engraving 'Buck's Views from the boook began in
1726, by the brothers, Samuel & Nathaniel Buck began their task
of creating a visual record of ancient monuments in England and
Wales. "Buck's Views" as they were called are 428 views of the
ruins of all noted abbeys, castles, together with four views of
seats and eighty-three large general views of the chief cities and
towns of England and Wales. Printed and sold individually and
collected into volumes for book purchasers. Samuel Buck was born in
Richmond, Yorkshire, in 1696, Nathaniel being a younger brother.
~Published between 1724-38 on Hand-Made Laid Watermarked Paper, 11
1/4" x 18 1/2" £40 trimmed to just outside plate mark
tipped onto a backing sheet
cut to 5mm out from plate mark
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The West prospect of Thurgarten priory near newark in the County
of Nottingham
Antique engraving 'Buck's Views from the boook began in
1726, by the brothers, Samuel & Nathaniel Buck began their task
of creating a visual record of ancient monuments in England and
Wales. "Buck's Views" as they were called are 428 views of the
ruins of all noted abbeys, castles, together with four views of
seats and eighty-three large general views of the chief cities and
towns of England and Wales. Printed and sold individually and
collected into volumes for book purchasers. Samuel Buck was born in
Richmond, Yorkshire, in 1696, Nathaniel being a younger brother.
~Published between 1724-38 on Hand-Made Laid Watermarked Paper, 11
1/4" x 18 1/2" £40 trimmed to just inside plate mark
tipped onto a backing sheet
cut to 5mm out from plate mark
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The North View of Bradenstoke
Priory In the County of Wiltshire
Antique engraving 'Buck's
Views from the boook began in 1726, by the brothers, Samuel &
Nathaniel Buck began their task of creating a visual record of
ancient monuments in England and Wales. "Buck's Views" as they were
called are 428 views of the ruins of all noted abbeys, castles,
together with four views of seats and eighty-three large general
views of the chief cities and towns of England and Wales. Printed
and sold individually and collected into volumes for book
purchasers. Samuel Buck was born in Richmond, Yorkshire, in 1696,
Nathaniel being a younger brother. ~Published between 1724-38 on
Hand-Made Laid Watermarked Paper, perefect in a simple mount to
preserve size 11/4" x 18 1/2" £65 crease as in
pic. . two copies unmounted
available one untinted
The site of the priory and the
house known as 'Le Pryors Lodging', including the buildings and
gardens on the site and with messuages and lands in Clack, closes
and woods of 100 acres in Lyneham parish were leased to Sir Henry
Long. However, in October 1546 they were granted in fee to Richard
Pexsall, kings servant. Of the buildings themselves, the prior's
lodging was between the guest hall and the church. Prior Thomas
Walshe had rebuilt it in 1490 and it was pulled down in the early
part of the 19th century. Worse was yet to come when in 1930 the
western range of the cloister, which included the guest house and
prior's lodging was totally removed along with the tithe barn to
St. Donat's castle in Glamorgan by William Randolph Hearst. John
Aubrey had described the priory as "very well built, with good
strong ribs" and having a cellar, "the stateliest in Wiltshire".
However, in 1666 he commented that, "the very fundations of this
fair church are now, 1666, digged up."
Today all that remains of this
great priory are two 14th century undercrofts and a tower. . . the
ramains were left by Hearst in numbered boxes in storeage in the
USA . . they are still there . . two copies unmounted
available
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The North View of Bradenstoke
Priory In the County of Wiltshire
Antique engraving 'Buck's
Views from the boook began in 1726, by the brothers, Samuel &
Nathaniel Buck began their task of creating a visual record of
ancient monuments in England and Wales. "Buck's Views" as they were
called are 428 views of the ruins of all noted abbeys, castles,
together with four views of seats and eighty-three large general
views of the chief cities and towns of England and Wales. Printed
and sold individually and collected into volumes for book
purchasers. Samuel Buck was born in Richmond, Yorkshire, in 1696,
Nathaniel being a younger brother. ~Published between 1724-38 on
Hand-Made Laid Watermarked Paper, perefect in a simple mount to
preserve size 11/4" x 18 1/2" £65
The site of the priory and the
house known as 'Le Pryors Lodging', including the buildings and
gardens on the site and with messuages and lands in Clack, closes
and woods of 100 acres in Lyneham parish were leased to Sir Henry
Long. However, in October 1546 they were granted in fee to Richard
Pexsall, kings servant. Of the buildings themselves, the prior's
lodging was between the guest hall and the church. Prior Thomas
Walshe had rebuilt it in 1490 and it was pulled down in the early
part of the 19th century. Worse was yet to come when in 1930 the
western range of the cloister, which included the guest house and
prior's lodging was totally removed along with the tithe barn to
St. Donat's castle in Glamorgan by William Randolph Hearst. John
Aubrey had described the priory as "very well built, with good
strong ribs" and having a cellar, "the stateliest in Wiltshire".
However, in 1666 he commented that, "the very fundations of this
fair church are now, 1666, digged
up."
Today all that remains of
this great priory are two 14th century undercrofts and a tower. . .
the ramains were left by Hearst in numbered boxes in storeage in
the USA . . they are still there
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The West View of Godstow Nunnery
near Oxford
Antique engraving 'Buck's
Views from the boook began in 1726, by the brothers, Samuel &
Nathaniel Buck began their task of creating a visual record of
ancient monuments in England and Wales. "Buck's Views" as they were
called are 428 views of the ruins of all noted abbeys, castles,
together with four views of seats and eighty-three large general
views of the chief cities and towns of England and Wales. Printed
and sold individually and collected into volumes for book
purchasers. Samuel Buck was born in Richmond, Yorkshire, in 1696,
Nathaniel being a younger brother. ~Published between 1724-38 on
Hand-Made Laid Watermarked Paper, perefect in a simple mount to
preserve size 11/4" x 18 1/2" £55 also another copy
untinted
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The South West View of
Clattercote priory in the County of Oxford
Antique engraving 'Buck's
Views from the boook began in 1726, by the brothers, Samuel &
Nathaniel Buck began their task of creating a visual record of
ancient monuments in England and Wales. "Buck's Views" as they were
called are 428 views of the ruins of all noted abbeys, castles,
together with four views of seats and eighty-three large general
views of the chief cities and towns of England and Wales. Printed
and sold individually and collected into volumes for book
purchasers. Samuel Buck was born in Richmond, Yorkshire, in 1696,
Nathaniel being a younger brother. ~Published between 1724-38 on
Hand-Made Laid Watermarked Paper, perefect in a simple mount to
preserve size 11/4" x 18 1/2" £55 . .2 copies both mounted one
tinted one untinted sdate if there is a
preference
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The South East View of Cumner
Abby in the County of Merioneth
Antique engraving 'Buck's Views
from the boook began in 1726, by the brothers, Samuel &
Nathaniel Buck began their task of creating a visual record of
ancient monuments in England and Wales. "Buck's Views" as they were
called are 428 views of the ruins of all noted abbeys, castles,
together with four views of seats and eighty-three large general
views of the chief cities and towns of England and Wales. Printed
and sold individually and collected into volumes for book
purchasers. Samuel Buck was born in Richmond, Yorkshire, in 1696,
Nathaniel being a younger brother. ~Published between 1724-38 on
Hand-Made Laid Watermarked Paper, 11 1/4" x 18 1/2" £40
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the South View of Holyhead Collegiate Church in
the Isle of Anglesey
Antique engraving 'Buck's Views from the
boook began in 1726, by the brothers, Samuel & Nathaniel Buck
began their task of creating a visual record of ancient monuments
in England and Wales. "Buck's Views" as they were called are 428
views of the ruins of all noted abbeys, castles, together with four
views of seats and eighty-three large general views of the chief
cities and towns of England and Wales. Printed and sold
individually and collected into volumes for book purchasers. Samuel
Buck was born in Richmond, Yorkshire, in 1696, Nathaniel being a
younger brother. ~Published between 1724-38 on Hand-Made Laid
Watermarked Paper, 11 1/4" x 18 1/2" £40
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the South East View of Llanddwynwen Priory in
the Isle of Anglesey
Antique engraving 'Buck's Views from the
boook began in 1726, by the brothers, Samuel & Nathaniel Buck
began their task of creating a visual record of ancient monuments
in England and Wales. "Buck's Views" as they were called are 428
views of the ruins of all noted abbeys, castles, together with four
views of seats and eighty-three large general views of the chief
cities and towns of England and Wales. Printed and sold
individually and collected into volumes for book purchasers. Samuel
Buck was born in Richmond, Yorkshire, in 1696, Nathaniel being a
younger brother. ~Published between 1724-38 on Hand-Made Laid
Watermarked Paper, 11 1/4" x 18 1/2" £40
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the East View of Kenilworth Priory in the County
of Warwick
Antique engraving 'Buck's Views from the
boook began in 1726, by the brothers, Samuel & Nathaniel Buck
began their task of creating a visual record of ancient monuments
in England and Wales. "Buck's Views" as they were called are 428
views of the ruins of all noted abbeys, castles, together with four
views of seats and eighty-three large general views of the chief
cities and towns of England and Wales. Printed and sold
individually and collected into volumes for book purchasers. Samuel
Buck was born in Richmond, Yorkshire, in 1696, Nathaniel being a
younger brother. ~Published between 1724-38 on Hand-Made Laid
Watermarked Paper, 11 1/4" x 18 1/2" £85 framed
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The South West View of
Malmesbury Abby In the County of Wiltshire
Antique engraving 'Buck's
Views from the boook began in 1726, by the brothers, Samuel &
Nathaniel Buck began their task of creating a visual record of
ancient monuments in England and Wales. "Buck's Views" as they were
called are 428 views of the ruins of all noted abbeys, castles,
together with four views of seats and eighty-three large general
views of the chief cities and towns of England and Wales. Printed
and sold individually and collected into volumes for book
purchasers. Samuel Buck was born in Richmond, Yorkshire, in 1696,
Nathaniel being a younger brother. ~Published between 1724-38 on
Hand-Made Laid Watermarked Paper, perefect in a simple mount to
preserve size 11/4" x 18 1/2" £65
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The North West View of Milton
Abby In the County of Dorset
Antique engraving 'Buck's
Views from the boook began in 1726, by the brothers, Samuel &
Nathaniel Buck began their task of creating a visual record of
ancient monuments in England and Wales. "Buck's Views" as they were
called are 428 views of the ruins of all noted abbeys, castles,
together with four views of seats and eighty-three large general
views of the chief cities and towns of England and Wales. Printed
and sold individually and collected into volumes for book
purchasers. Samuel Buck was born in Richmond, Yorkshire, in 1696,
Nathaniel being a younger brother. ~Published between 1724-38 on
Hand-Made Laid Watermarked Paper, perefect in a simple mount to
preserve size 11/4" x 18 1/2" £85 scarce as part of a school
now
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The North View of Lttle
Billing Priory, near Northampton
Antique engraving 'Buck's
Views from the boook began in 1726, by the brothers, Samuel &
Nathaniel Buck began their task of creating a visual record of
ancient monuments in England and Wales. "Buck's Views" as they were
called are 428 views of the ruins of all noted abbeys, castles,
together with four views of seats and eighty-three large general
views of the chief cities and towns of England and Wales. Printed
and sold individually and collected into volumes for book
purchasers. Samuel Buck was born in Richmond, Yorkshire, in 1696,
Nathaniel being a younger brother. ~Published between 1724-38 on
Hand-Made Laid Watermarked Paper, 11 1/4" x 18 1/2" £40
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The South View of Holdenby
Palace , in the County of Northampton
Antique engraving 'Buck's
Views from the boook began in 1726, by the brothers, Samuel &
Nathaniel Buck began their task of creating a visual record of
ancient monuments in England and Wales. "Buck's Views" as they were
called are 428 views of the ruins of all noted abbeys, castles,
together with four views of seats and eighty-three large general
views of the chief cities and towns of England and Wales. Printed
and sold individually and collected into volumes for book
purchasers. Samuel Buck was born in Richmond, Yorkshire, in 1696,
Nathaniel being a younger brother. ~Published between 1724-38 on
Hand-Made Laid Watermarked Paper, 11 1/4" x 18 1/2" £40
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the South West View of Penmon Priory in the Isle
of Anglesey
Antique engraving 'Buck's Views from the
boook began in 1726, by the brothers, Samuel & Nathaniel Buck
began their task of creating a visual record of ancient monuments
in England and Wales. "Buck's Views" as they were called are 428
views of the ruins of all noted abbeys, castles, together with four
views of seats and eighty-three large general views of the chief
cities and towns of England and Wales. Printed and sold
individually and collected into volumes for book purchasers. Samuel
Buck was born in Richmond, Yorkshire, in 1696, Nathaniel being a
younger brother. ~Published between 1724-38 on Hand-Made Laid
Watermarked Paper, 11 1/4" x 18 1/2" £40
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The North View of Netley Abby in
Hampshire
Antique engraving 'Buck's
Views from the boook began in 1726, by the brothers, Samuel &
Nathaniel Buck began their task of creating a visual record of
ancient monuments in England and Wales. "Buck's Views" as they were
called are 428 views of the ruins of all noted abbeys, castles,
together with four views of seats and eighty-three large general
views of the chief cities and towns of England and Wales. Printed
and sold individually and collected into volumes for book
purchasers. Samuel Buck was born in Richmond, Yorkshire, in 1696,
Nathaniel being a younger brother. ~Published between 1724-38 on
Hand-Made Laid Watermarked Paper, 11 1/4" x 18 1/2" £50 . . . 2 x
copies available
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