Some account of the public life, and a selection from the unpublished writings, of the Earl of Macartney. . The letter consisting of extracts from an account of the Russian empire: a sketch of the political history of Ireland: and a journal of an embassy from the King of Great Britain to the Emperor of China: with an appendix to each volume. By John Barrow, ... In two volumes. ...
Sir John Barrow (1764-1848)
Category
Books
Date
1807
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 3095253
Summary
Bibliographic description
2v. . port.. . 4to.. Manuscript prices in pencil on vol. 1 front pastedown: "... [illegible] Đ4.4.0" ... [illegible] Đ3.3.0". Quires in vol. 2 uncut.. Provenance: Manuscript inscription on front pastedowns: "Erthig".. Binding: Grey paper over boards; printed title label on spines: 'Barrow's Life of the Earl of Macartney'.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Makers and roles
Sir John Barrow (1764-1848) George Macartney, 1st Earl Macartney KB (1737-1806)