Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Bisset, J. (James), 1762?-1832
Title:
Bisset's Magnificent guide, or, Grand copperplate directory, for the town of Birmingham. : comprising the addresses of the most eminent public companies, bankes, merchants, tradesmen, and manufacturers, in the "toy-shop of Europe" : alphabetically arranged in elegant and emblematic engravings, containing upwards of fifty superb plates, with views of the principal buildings, &c. : exclusive of a view of the Royal Mint and Soho manufactory / by J. Bisset.
Edition:
Second edition.
Published / Created:
Birmingham : Printed (for the author) by R. Jabet ..., 1808.
Physical Description:
viii, 7 p., [41] leaves of plates : ill. ; 23 cm.
Holdings:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
DA690 B6 B5 1808
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund

Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Added engraved t.p.

Edition statement from dealer's catalogue.

First edition published in 1800 under title: "A poetic survey round Birmingham."
Subject Terms:
Birmingham (England) -- Guidebooks. | Birmingham (England) -- Poetry. | Birmingham (England) -- Directories. | Bisset, J. (James), 1762?-1832 -- Publisher. | Jabet, R. -- Printer. | Birmingham (England) -- Imprints -- Specimens -- 1808. | Engraving -- Specimens -- 1808. | Stipple engraving -- Specimens -- 1808.