A new voyage to the Levant: . containing an account of the most remarkable curiosities in Germany, France, Italy, Malta, and Turkey; with historical observations relating to the present and ancient state of those countries. By the Sieur du Mont. Done into English; and adorn'd with figures.
Jean Dumont, baron de Cariscroon (1667-1727)
Category
Books
Date
1696
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Ham House, Surrey
NT 3126997
Summary
Bibliographic description
[32], 416 p., plates . ill.. . 8vo.. Not indigenous. Provenance: Seventeenth-century inscription on flyleaf: Edward Hope [?] at ye Hare [?] [-] in ye Strand [-]. Late seventeenth-century manuscript ink notes on flyleaves. fiEighteenth-century armorial shield bookplate lettered Sir John Wentworth of North Elmes hall, in the West Rideing of Yorkshire Baronet (Franks *152) [i.e. Sir John Wentworth, 1st baronet of North Elmsall (1673-1720)]. Bequeathed to the National Trust by Norman Norris (1917-1991). Inscribed on pastedown in Norris's hand: Howsham Hall [North Yorkshire, home of Cholmeley family] NU/- 5/49 [NU/- may be Norris's code for 2/8/-]. Binding: Late seventeenth-century full sprinkled calf over boards; gilt fillets and roll-tool to form a border; spine gilt with title 'Voyage to the Levant'; sewn on five raised bands.
Makers and roles
Jean Dumont, baron de Cariscroon (1667-1727)