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On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) scarce and sought after antique print "The Custom House.", London. A very fine image from Boys' 'London As It Is': a work 'of considerable importance' (Abbey). A view of the river front of the Custom House from the quay, looking to the west, with St Magnus rising in the distance; in foreground some baskets, boxes and a barrel, to their left a crane, on the right near the engrance to the building an official carriage. DATE PRINTED : 1842. SIZE : The printed area including titles is approximately 43.5 x 32 cm (17 x 12.5 inches) plus margins with a blank back (large). ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER : Lithograph and original study by T.S. Boys. Thomas Shotter Boys (1803–1874) was an English watercolour painter and lithographer. Boys was born at Pentonville, London, on 2 January 1803. He was articled to the engraver George Cooke. Boys was a member of the Institute of Painters in Water Colours, and of several foreign artistic societies. PROVENANCE: Produced for 'Original Views of London As It Is Drawn from Nature expressly for this work and lithographed by Thomas Shotter Boys Exhibiting its Principal Streets and Characteristic Accessories, Public Buildings in Connexion with the Leading Thoroughfares, &c, &c, &c with Historical and Descriptive Notices of the Views by Charles Ollier, 1842.' . Printed by Charles Joseph Hullmandel (British, London 1789–1850 London). TYPE : Antique lithograph printed on paper with hand colouring. VERSO : There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is blank. CONDITION : Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy. AUTHENTICITY : This is an authentic antique print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. RETURNS POLICY : I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition. POSTAGE / SHIPPING COSTS: I only charge postage for the first print ordered. There is no additional postage charge if you order more than one print. BACKGROUND INFORMATION : The Custom House, on the north bank of the Thames in the City of London, is a building which was formerly used for the collection of customs duties. Today the Custom House is used by His Majesty's Revenue and Customs. The address is 20 Lower Thames Street, EC3. Custom House is neighboured on the waterfront by Sugar Quay to the east and Old Billingsgate Market to the west. A custom house has been present in the area since the 14th century, and a building on its current site has been rebuilt on a number of occasions. Today the Custom House is used by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs. With the growth of trade, the opening of the docks, and the increases in duties during the Napoleonic wars, larger premises became necessary in the early nineteenth century. To meet this need, a new building was begun to the designs of David Laing in October 1813, on a site immediately to the west of Ripleys's building, where Bear Quay, Crown Quay, Dice Quay, and Horner's Quay had once been . Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter