Six prints, from the renowned History of John Gilpin. [graphic]. 1

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Title: Six prints, from the renowned History of John Gilpin. [graphic]. 1
Alternative Title: For saddle-tree scarce reach'd had he, his journey to begin ...
Contributor: Bowles, Carington, 1724-1793, publisher.
Published / Created: published as the act directs, 25 July 1785.
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Printed for & sold by Carington Bowles, No. 69 in St. Pauls Church Yard, London
Abstract: "Gilpin is about to mount his horse in Cheapside. Behind is the door of his linen-draper's shop inscribed 'John Gilpin'; on each side the window displays patterned fabrics. Next it (right) is a silversmith's shop with a classical urn over the door. Three ladies, his customers, stand outside Gilpin's door. A fruit-seller (right) sits in the street by her wares. The corner of 'Wood Street' is shown leading out of 'Cheapside'."--British Museum catalogue
Description: Title etched above image.
Four lines of verse below image: For saddle-tree scarce reach'd had he, his journey to begin, when turning round his face he saw three customers come in.
First plate in a series of six, each with a plate number in the upper right and verses at bottom. All plates have the same publication line and date; plates 2 through 6 are simply titled "John Gilpin". See British Museum catalgoue.
Plate numbered "1" in upper right corner.
"Book 110"--Upper left corner.
Bound in as leaf 10 in an extra-illustrated copy of: Fowler, J. Poems, explaining the seven cartons painted by Raphael Urbin. [London?], [1707?].
Provenance: Formerly owned by William C. Hanwell Allen, with his armorial bookplate in the volume. Seven Gables Bookshop; November 1964.
Extent: 1 print : oval image 10.6 x 14.3 cm, on plate 12.5 x 16 cm, on sheet 15 x 18.6 cm
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: English

Collection Information

Repository: Lewis Walpole Library
Call Number: 724 707F
Collection Title: Leaf 10. Poems, explaining the seven cartons painted by Raphael Urbin.
Collection / Other Creator: Fowler, John.
Collection Date: [London?], [1707?].