Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Watts, William, 1752-1851
Title:
Select views of the principal buildings and other interesting and picturesque objects in the cities of Bath and Bristol, and their environs. Drawn and engraved by W. Watts. With topographical illustrations.
Published / Created:
London: Printed by Bensley and Son, Bolt Court, Fleet Street, for R. Bowyer, Pall-Mall, 1819.
Physical Description:
28 p., 15 leaves of plates. ill. 24 x 30 cm.
Holdings:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
DA690 B3 W32 1819+ Oversize
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Abbey, J.R. Scenery of Great Britain and Ireland in aquatint and lithography, 1770-1860, 43 (Abbey copy)

First published in 1794.

All except plate 15 drawn and engraved by Watts. Plate 15 is drawn by Nicholas Pocock and engraved by Watts.

In boards, with original printed label on front cover. Label title: Views in Bath and Bristol. Ms. note on label reads: Proof.

All plates marked Proof and are hand-colored.

Slip with binding instructions tipped-in at end.
Subject Terms:
Watts, William, 1752–1851, ill. | Pocock, Nicholas, 1740?-1821, ill. | Bowyer, R. -- Publisher. | Bensley and Son -- Printer. | Bath (England) -- Pictorial works. | Bristol (England) -- Pictorial works. | Etching, Colored -- Specimens -- 1819.