Descriptions and Sketches of Some Remarkable Oaks, in the Park at Welbeck, in the County of Nottingham, a Seat of His Grace the Duke of Portland. To Which Are Added, Observations on the Age and Durability of That Tree...

1790
Not on view

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  • Title: Descriptions and Sketches of Some Remarkable Oaks, in the Park at Welbeck, in the County of Nottingham, a Seat of His Grace the Duke of Portland. To Which Are Added, Observations on the Age and Durability of That Tree...
  • Author: Written, illustrated and published by Hayman Rooke (British, 1722–1806)
  • Engraver: William Ellis (British, London 1747–1810)
  • Printer: John Nichols (British, 1745–1826)
  • Publisher: Sold by Benjamin White and Son (London)
  • Publisher: Sold by J. Robson (London) , London
  • Dedicatee: William Cavendish-Bentinck, 3rd Duke of Portland (British, 1738–1809 Buckinghamshire)
  • Date: 1790
  • Medium: Illustrations: engraving and aquatint
  • Dimensions: 10 11/16 x 8 9/16 x 5/16 in. (27.1 x 21.7 x 0.8 cm)
  • Classification: Books
  • Credit Line: A. Hyatt Mayor Purchase Fund, Marjorie Phelps Starr Bequest, 1983
  • Object Number: 1983.1118
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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