The stranger s guide to Holkham, containing a description of the paintings, statues &c. of Holkham House, in the country of Norfolk; the magnificent seat and residence of T. W. Coke, Esq. M. P. Also a brief account of the park, gardens, &c. &c. with a short narrative of the sheep-shearing, annually held at Holkham. Embellished with a view of the south front

Dawson, J[ohn]

Published by printed, published and sold by J. Dawson, Burnham, 1817

About this Item

First edition, 8vo, pp. [6], v, 1-151; engraved frontispiece; original printed tan paper-covered boards; spine partially perished revealing sewing structure, label chipped and rubbed, boards a bit soiled, joints cracked, but the binding is sound and the textblock clean; good copy, or better. Attributed in some records to John Dawson (1734-1820) a British mathematician and surgeon, but likely erroneously. The cover imprint continues: "Best edition 5s - Interleaved 7s - Com. edition 3s.6d. Neatly done up in extra boards.".

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The stranger s guide to Holkham, containing a description of the paintings, statues &c. of Holkham House, in the country of Norfolk; the magnificent seat and residence of T. W. Coke, Esq. M. P. Also a brief account of the park, gardens, &c. &c. with a short narrative of the sheep-shearing, annually held at Holkham. Embellished with a view of the south front
• Publisher: printed, published and sold by J. Dawson, Burnham
• Publication Date: 1817
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Seller catalogs:
  • Art
  • English Literature
  • Guide Books