The seats of the nobility and gentry . in a collection of the most interesting & picturesque views, engraved by W. Watts, from drawings by the most eminent artists. With descriptions of each view.
William Watts (London 1752 - Cobham 1851)
Category
Books
Date
1779 - 1786
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Ham House, Surrey
NT 3061689
Summary
Bibliographic description
[2], 4, [170]p. LXXXIV plates . ill.. obl. 4to.. Not indigenous. Provenance: Nineteenth-century book label: Scottowe Hall Library. Bequeathed to the National Trust by Norman Norris (1917-1991). Loosely inserted: slip of manuscript notes by Norris: "Scottow Hall, Sir Thos. Durrant Bt. Between Norwich and North Walsham, Norfolk". [i.e. either Sir Thomas Durrant, 1st baronet (ca. 1722-1790) or Sir Thomas Durrant, 2nd baronet (1775-1829), of Scottow, Norfolk].. Binding: Nineteenth-century half calf binding; marbled paper over boards; gilt fillets; spine tooled in blind and gilt, with title "Watts's Views"; sewn on five raised bands.
Makers and roles
William Watts (London 1752 - Cobham 1851)