Britannia illustrata . or views of several of the Queens palaces as also of the principal seats of the nobility and gentry of Great Britain curiously engraven on 80 copper plates.
Johannes Kip (Amsterdam c.1653 – Westminster 1722)
Category
Books
Date
1707
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 3079285
Summary
Bibliographic description
[2]p., 80 plates . fol.. Ms. inscription on front flyleaf [sum]: 1-10-0 [over] 1-10-0 [over] Binding 0-10-0 [equals] 3-10-0.. Provenance: Bookplate: Erthig (anonymous armorial).. Binding: Panelled, sprinkled calf; sewn onto seven raised cords; spine label: 'Britannia Illustrata vol: 1:2.'.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Makers and roles
Johannes Kip (Amsterdam c.1653 – Westminster 1722) Leendert Knijff (Haarlem 1650 – London 1721)