Observations, ... 1772, on several parts of England; particularly the mountains, and lakes of Cumberland, and Westmoreland (2 vols., London, 1786): 'A tour through England; more particularly the mountainous parts of Cumberland, and Westmorland: with a view chiefly to illustrate the principles of picturesque beauty in landscape', volume 4
MS. Eng. misc. e. 488/4
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Title
Observations, ... 1772, on several parts of England; particularly the mountains, and lakes of Cumberland, and Westmoreland (2 vols., London, 1786): 'A tour through England; more particularly the mountainous parts of Cumberland, and Westmorland: with a view chiefly to illustrate the principles of picturesque beauty in landscape', volume 4
Shelfmark
MS. Eng. misc. e. 488/4
Summary
Volume 4 of 'A tour through England; more particularly the mountainous parts of Cumberland, and Westmorland: with a view chiefly to illustrate the principles of picturesque beauty in landscape', a fair but not final copy of the text.
Illustrated with many sketch maps and panoramas by Gilpin, and pen and wash drawings by him, Sawrey Gilpin and J. W. Smith, with a few by N. T. Dall (fol. 312v) and William Marlow (fols. 602v, 603v). Each volume has an index not included in the foliation.
Date
c. 1772
Language
English
Physical facet
Reversed calf, blind-stamped 'WG' in centre of each cover, rebacked
Physical extent
1 volume
Acquisition
Given by the Benson family, 1959.
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Collection contents
Archive of William Gilpin and family
Manuscripts relating to Gilpin's published works
Observations, ... 1772, on several parts of England; particularly the mountains, and lakes of Cumberland, and Westmoreland (2 vols., London, 1786): 'A tour through England; more particularly the mountainous parts of Cumberland, and Westmorland: with a view chiefly to illustrate the principles of picturesque beauty in landscape', volume 4
