Observations on modern gardening, . illustrated by descriptions. [...].
Thomas Whately (c.1728 - 1772)
Category
Books
Date
1770
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 3048061
Summary
Bibliographic description
[8],257,[3]p. . 8vo.. Identified in 1768 catalogue: (no shelf mark; added in a later hand). manuscript inscription on title page: By Thos. Whately Esqr. Member of Parliam.. Provenance: Bookplate on front pastedown: Armorial, Grey and Booth quarterings impaling Cavendish-Bentinck: George Harry Grey, 5th earl of Stamford & 1st earl of Warrington (2nd cr.) (1737-1819). manuscript inscription on final flyleaf: cuse [i.e.: George Harry Grey, 6th earl of Stamford (1756-1845)?]. Binding: Calf; single gilt ruled; spine gilt (floral tool); red spine label: 'Whatelys obser: on gardenin'.
Makers and roles
Thomas Whately (c.1728 - 1772)