The works of James Gillray, the caricaturist; . with the history of his life and times. Edited by Thomas Wright, ... With over four hundred illustrations.
James Gillray (Chelsea 1757 - London 1815)
Category
Books
Date
1873
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 3095382
Summary
Bibliographic description
[2],376p. [70] leaves of plates . ill.., port.. . fol.. Provenance: Manuscript inscription on front fly-leaf: "Simon Yorke 1874 gift of Sir Edw Cust" [i.e. Simon Yorke (1811-1894) from his father-in-law].. Binding: Publisher's gilt and black embossed red cloth binding; bevelled edges. All edges gilt.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Makers and roles
James Gillray (Chelsea 1757 - London 1815) Joseph Grego (1843-1908) Thomas Wright (Tenbury 1810 - London 1877)