Observations on modern gardening, and laying out pleasure-grounds, parks, farms, ridings, &c. Illustrated by descriptions. To which is added, an essay on the different natural situations of gardens.
Edition:
A new edition: with notes by Horace (late) Earl of Orford; and ornamented with plates, chiefly designed by Mr. Wollet ...
Published / Created:
London, Printed for West and Hughes, 1801.
Physical Description:
viii, 155 p. col. front., 5 col. plates. 28 cm.
Holdings:
Rare Books and ManuscriptsSB471 .W55 1801+ OversizeYale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Walpole's notes are taken from his Essay on modern gardening.Plates engraved by Le Couer, J. Walker, and Willm. Wise; after W. Woollett."Printed by W. Blackader."Abbey, Scenery, 389 (copy 1: Abbey copy).British Art Center has 3 copies. Copy 3 has the bookplates of Joshua Smith, Richard Blackett Beaumont, and George T. Ramsden; and the stamp and autograph of George Ludlow. Copies 1 and 2 are imperfect: their half-titles are wanting.
Subject Terms:
Beaumont, Richard Blackett, b.1926 -- Bookplate. | Ludlow, George -- Autograph. | Ramsden, George Taylor, 1879–1936 -- Bookplate. | Smith, Joshua, 1735–1819 -- Bookplate. | Blackader, W. -- Printer. | West and Hughes -- Publisher. | Landscape gardening. | Engraving, colored -- Specimens -- 1801.
Contributors:
Woollett, William, 1735–1785. | Le Couer. | Wise, William, fl. 1790–1801. | Walker, J. | Walpole, Horace, 1717–1797. History of the modern taste in gardening.