The Vault
Sir John Gilbert, R. A.
1878
Wood-engraving
14 x 9.5 cm, vignetted
Facing page 2 in W. H. Ainsworth's Rookwood: A Romance (1882 edition).
In one volume, with illustrations by Sir John Gilbert. London: George Routledge and Sons, Broadway, Ludgate Hill; New York: 416 Broome Street.
Let me know, therefore, fully the intent Of this thy dismal preparation — This talk fit for a charnel. — Webster.
Scanned image and text by Philip V. Allingham.