Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Godby, J. (James), active 1798-1812
Title:
Italian scenery : representing the manners, customs, and amusements of the different states of Italy : containing thirty-two coloured engravings / by James Godby ; from original drawings by P. Van Lerberghi ; the narrative by M. Buonaiuti.
Alternate Title(s):
Picturesque representation of the manners, customs, & amusements of the Italians
Published / Created:
London : Printed for, published and sold by Edward Orme, Bond Street, the corner of Book Street; sold also by Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, Paternoster Row, 1806.
Physical Description:
[4], 74, [2] p., 32 leaves of plates : ill., music ; 35 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Related Content:
View a selection of digital images in the Yale Center for British Art's online catalogue https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/orbis:3269324
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Cover title, on publisher's engraved label: Picturesque representation of the manners, customs, & amusements of the Italians. 1806. Printed for Edw. Orme, 59 Bond Street. Price 4 guis., coloured.
Subject Terms:
Italy -- Social life and customs. | Italy -- Pictorial works. | Orme, Edward -- Publisher. | Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme -- Publisher. | Barnard, J. G. -- Printer. | Mackenzie, C. -- Pres. insc. from Sir Harry Niven Lumsden. | Lumsden, Harry Niven, Pres. insc. to C. Mackenzie. | Strathallan -- Bookplate. | Stipple engraving, Colored -- Specimens -- 1806.
Form/Genre:
Armorial bookplates (Provenance)
Contributors:
Buonaiuti, S. (Serafino) | Lerberghi, P. van, ill.