Travel diary, 1764-1765

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Title: Travel diary, 1764-1765
Abstract: Manuscript of a travel diary which opens with the writer already in Rome on December 11, 1765, documents his sojourn in Italy, and concludes with a journey to Vienna, Berlin, and finally Potsdam one year later. The unidentified author describes the art and architecture of several Italian cities, the studios of artists and art dealers in Rome, and military sites, garrisons, and installations in Venice, Toulon and Austria, as well as the docks and warships of Naples
Description: Bookplate: Ver Hayden de Lancey of the Middle Temple and Grey's Inn.
Flyleaf note: "Diary of a stay in Rome 1764/64 and a journey from Rome to Berlin via Naples Marseilles - Genoa - Milan - Parma -Bologna , Venice and Vienna. by a member of the de Lancey family" , possibly in the hand of Baron Ver Hayden de Lancey.
Binding: original limp vellum with flap; remains of wax seal with coat of arms on flap and back cover.
Provenance: For information on the source of acquisition, consult the appropriate curator.
Extent: 1 17.5 x 13 cm. v. (184 p.) ;
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: English

Genre: Early works to 1800
Resource Type: unspecified
Subject (Geographic): Europe
Italy
Naples (Italy)
Subject (Topic): Military art and science
Travelers' writings, English
Travel diaries
Description and travel
History
Subjects: Military art and science > Early works to 1800
Travelers' writings, English
Travel diaries
Europe > Description and travel > Early works to 1800
Italy > Description and travel
Naples (Italy) > History > 1734-1860

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Citation: Travel Diary, 1764-1765. James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.