[Proof sheets of illustrations for publications by William Davison of Alnwick [graphic].
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Description
- Title
- [Proof sheets of illustrations for publications by William Davison of Alnwick [graphic].
- Contributor
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Bewick, Thomas, 1753-1828, artist.
Davison, William, 1780-1858, publisher. - Published / Created
- [between 1820 and 1840]
- Publication Place
- Alnwick and England Alnwick
- Publisher
- Published by W. Davison, Bondgate Street, Alnwick
- Abstract
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A collection of 24 proof sheets, mostly eight images per sheet, surrounded by typographic border. The images include a wide range of insects, aquatic animals, and mammals, both those common in England as well as those found in Africa and parts of the British Empire; small country scenes by Bewick or in his style; battles, scenes showing a variety of human relationships and occupations, and other scenes designed to illustrate chapbooks and tales such as Robin Hood and Blue Beard and other tales. Also included are satirical prints such as Bewick’s ‘Clown’s Visit to the Moon’, or Davison’s publication on local history
- Description
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William Davison (1781-1858), printer in Alnwick, as well as a pharmacist, newspaper produce and local philanthropist; a partner with John Catnach until 1808. Davison's output included notepaper and handbills, newspapers, chapbooks, an illustrated bible, and prayerbooks. He set up a small foundry to produce his own metal stereotypes, which according to his trade catalog, numbered 1082 cast-iron ornaments and wood types, many of these come from wood engravings by Bewick or from Davison’s own jobbing engravers after Bewick’s images.
Title devised by cataloger.
Date range for publication from dealer's description.
Sheets numbered 1, 3-8, 11, 33-35, 37-42, 46, 48-50, 52, 54, 65; preserved in old frayed wrappers.
Many of the images are reproduced in: Isaac, P. C. G. William Davisons's new specimen of cast-metal ornaments and wood types. London : Printing Historical Society, 1990.
For further information, consult library staff. - Provenance
- Purchased from Susanne Schulz-Falster, July 2020.
- Extent
- 24 prints : sheets 22.2 x 15 cm
- Language
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English
Collection Information
- Repository
- Lewis Walpole Library
- Call Number
- 75 D285 820
Subjects, Formats, And Genres
- Genre
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Proofs
Book illustrations
Caricatures
Prints England Alnwick 1820 - Material
- stereotypes after woodcuts ; and wove paper.
- Resource Type
- still image
- Subject (Topic)
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Birds
Fairy tales
Fish
Insects
Landscapes
Mammals
Reptiles - Subjects
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Birds
Fairy tales
Fish
Insects
Landscapes
Mammals
Reptiles
England > Alnwick > 1820
Access And Usage Rights
- Access
- Public
- Rights
- The use of this image may be subject to the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) or to site license or other rights management terms and conditions. The person using the image is liable for any infringement.
Identifiers
- Orbis Record
- 15385051
- Object ID (OID)
- 17331987
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