Rome and its Environs, drawn from nature and on stone: PB.1-2023

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Rome and its Environs, drawn from nature and on stone

Maker(s)

Author: Lear, Edward
Printmaker: Lear, Edward
Publisher: McLean, Thomas
Printer: Hullmandel, Charles Joseph

Entities

Book

Categories

Book

Description

First edition presentation copy with inscription by Lear to The Rev. J. Hutchinson, 107 Via Felice Rome, October 7 1842. Comprises a title page, list of illustrations and 25 plates.

Notes

History note: Robert Frew Ltd., by who restored by Aquarius bookbinders (plates cleaned, tissue guards renewed, spine repaired, and one missing plate replaced).

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Adam Kendon, 2023

Measurements and weight

Height: 55 cm
Width: 38 cm

Place(s) associated

London

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2023) by Kendon, Adam

Dating

19th Century
Production date: AD 1841

Techniques used in production

Letterpress
Lithography

Inscription or legends present

Text: The Rev. J. Hutchinson./ from Edward Lear. / 107. 2do. Via Felice. Rome. / October. 7. 1842.
Location: Front flyleaf, upper right
Method of creation: Pen and ink
Type: Inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: PB.1-2023
Primary reference Number: 313298
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Thursday 21 September 2023 Updated: Tuesday 10 October 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Manuscripts and Printed Books

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