The British tourists; . or traveller's pocket companion, through England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland. Comprehending the most celebrated tours in the British Islands. By William Mavor, LL.D. ...
William Fordyce Mavor (1758-1837)
Category
Books
Date
1798
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Attingham Park, Shropshire
NT 3041918
Summary
Bibliographic description
6 v., plates . maps . 18mo.. Imperfect: wanting vol. 6.. Provenance: manuscript inscription on front flyleaf of vol. 1: Sarah Darby given to Matilda Darby after SDs death 12th M 1821; manuscript inscriptions on other flyleaves: Matilda Frances Darby 1821. [i.e. from Sarah Darby (1752-1821), daughter of Abraham Darby II to her niece Matilda Frances Darby (d.1902), daughter of Francis Darby (1783-1850) who m. her cousin Abraham Darby IV (1804-1878) of Coalbrookdale in 1839.]. Binding: Tree calf; single gilt ruled; recessed cords; spines gilt; unusual tool: gravestone marked 'X' beneath tree.
Makers and roles
William Fordyce Mavor (1758-1837)