The diverting history of John Gilpin . shewing how he went farther than he intended and came safe home again. Illustrated by H. Fitz-Cook and engraved by J.C. Whymper.
William Cowper (1731-1800)
Category
Books
Date
1868
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Belton House, Lincolnshire
NT 3055675
Summary
Bibliographic description
24 leaves . ill.. . 4to.. Text annotated in pencil to amend to "John Williams lived at Oswestry" and adjusting the story to a later 19c. date (ref. to trains etc.).. Provenance: Inscription on title page: Adelbert Salusbury Cockayne Cust from Papa. Xmas 1873. [= 5th baron Brownlow (1867-1927), from Henry Francis Cockayne Cust (1819-84)].. Binding: Blue cloth, gilt device on front board (as issued). Spine strip partly loose.
Makers and roles
William Cowper (1731-1800) Henry Fitzcook (b.1824) Josiah Wood Whymper (Ipswich 1813 - Haslemere 1903)