Manuscript journal of journeys through Switzerland, France, Italy, etc. by William Grimley
The narrative is centred on Grimley's time in Switzerland, where this account begins [there are a few pages missing at the start of the volume which were possibly never included in this binding]. Grimley also visits northern Italy and France before his return to England. Having returned home to London in his narrative at the end of the volume, Grimley refers to writing up the 'rough contents' of the notebook he kept during his travels.
Written in copperplate, rectos only, with engravings and portraits on occasional versos. Each page is decoratively titled with a heading. With 20th century binding and bookplate of Charles Benson.
Dates
- Creation: 1826
Extent
1 volume
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. 21115].
Shelfmark:
MS. 21115
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 21115
Abstract
Manuscript journal of journeys through Switzerland, France, Italy, etc. by William Grimley, 1826.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased with the generous support of the Friends of the Bodleian from Jonathan Kearns Rare Books & Curiosities, 2021.
Topical
- 19th century
- Europe -- Description and travel -- 1800-1918
- France -- Description and travel -- 1800-1918
- Italy -- Description and travel
- Italy -- Description and travel -- 1800-1918
- Italy -- Description and travel -- 19th century
- Switzerland -- Description and travel -- 1800-1918
- Switzerland -- Description and travel -- 19th century
- Travel -- 19th century
- Voyages and travels -- 19th century
Subject
- Title
- Catalogue of manuscript journal of journeys through Switzerland, France, Italy, etc. by William Grimley, 1826
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Rachael Marsay
- Date
- 2022
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Sponsor
- Catalogued with the generous support of the Roy Davids bequest
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
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