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 7, c. 1772
Volume 7 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.
Dates
- Creation: c. 1772
Extent
1 volume
Language of Materials
- English
Shelfmark
MS. Eng. misc. e. 488/7
Other Finding Aids
Custodial History
Owned by J. R. Abbey (bookplate).
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Given by Paul Mellon, 1963.
Physical Facet
Reversed calf, blind-stamped 'WG' in centre of each cover, rebacked
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
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