Panoramic sketch of Prince of Wale's Island and the opposite Malayan Shore, viewed from mid-channel / drawn by Capt. R. Smith of Engineers ; engraved by W. Daniell.
Published / Created:
London : Published by Wm. Daniell, 9 Cleveland Street, Fitzroy Square, Jany. 1, 1821.
Physical Description:
11 prints in one volume : aquatint and etching ; sheets 53 x 76 cm, or smaller, in volume 55 x 79 cm
Holdings:
Rare Books and Manuscripts Folio C 2023 23Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Prints
Notes:
Title and statement of responsibility from first print.Imprint from foot of the views.Abbey, J.R. Travel in aquatint and lithography, 1770-1860, 525Tooley, R.V. English books with coloured plates, 1790-1860, 458BAC Folio C 2023 23: The Abbey copy. Hand-colored. Bookplate: Moncure Biddle. Bound in contemporary half calf and marbled boards.
Contents:
Panoramic sketch of Prince of Wales Island and the opposite Malay Shore, viewed from mid-channel -- View of the cascade, Prince of Wale's Island ... -- View of the Great Tree, Prince of Wale's Island -- View of Strawberry Hill, Prince of Wale's Island -- View of Suffolk House, Prince of Wale's Island -- View of Glugor House and spice plantations -- View of the North Beach from the Council House -- View from Halliburton's Hill, Prince of Wale's Island -- View from the convalescent bungalow, Prince of Wale's Island -- View of Mount Erskine and Pulo Tiscoose Bay, Prince of Wale's Island -- View of the Chinese Mills, Penang.