SLIGO ABBEY,NAVE_CHOIR,Town...

SLIGO ABBEY,NAVE AND CHOIR,Town Hall ,Sligo County,Views of Ireland,1884 Antique Wood Engraving

The Dominican Abbey, founded in 1252 by Maurice Fitzgerald, Lord-Justice, is one of the finest monastic ruins in Ireland. It was partly destroyed by fire in 1414 and again in 1642. Three sides of the cloisters remain, and the lofty quadrangular tower at the junction of the nave and chance is entire. The east window is of the date of the original structure.

Intext Print on the Back shows Sligo Town Hall

PUBLISHED DATE	c1884 NEW YORK
PUBLISHER	THOMAS KELLY
PAGE SIZE: approx	10 1/2 INCHES x 8 1/2 INCHES
IMAGE SIZE: approx	6 1/4 X 4 3/4 INCHES
CONDITION	INTEXT print with TEXT and ENGRAVING on the back. Excellent condition. Heavier paper.Suitable ageing. The image is clean, clear and sharp with beautiful depth and detail.This beautiful rare item would look great matted and framed. An art supply store can provide you with a selection of frames for old art treasures.