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1. A catalogue of the library of the right honble earl of Chesterfield, at Ethrope, Bucks., 1778 Jun
- Creator:
- Edwards, A.
- Call Number:
- LWL Mss Vol. 80
- Image Count:
- 65
- Resource Type:
- unspecified
- Abstract:
- Holograph catalogue of Philip Stanhope, Earl of Chesterfield's library at Ethrope. The manuscript begins with an explanation of the shelving system at the library, followed by an index to the volume which divides the work by book size and language. The entries for each book include information about their shelving position and date published, and include historical, scientific, artistic, and literary works, as well as works on law and architecture. Holdings include biblical commentaries; John Dryden's plays; poems by Stephen Duck; numerous collections of prints and drawings, including William Hogarth's Collection of Prints and Darly's Collection of Caricatures; dictionaries in English, Italian, and French; Thomas Betterton's History of the English stage; and Horace Walpole's History of the royal and noble authors. The manuscript also includes several collections of musical works, including Cervetto's 6 Solos for the violincello and bass
- Description:
- In English., A note in the preface declares that "this Catalogue was taken in June 1778 by A. Edwards, no. 79 New Bond St. London.", Title from title page., Marbled endpapers., Binding: full red morocco. In gilt on spine: Catalogue Of The Library At Ethrope., and For further information, consult library staff.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Great Britain and England
- Subject (Name):
- Betterton, Thomas, 1635?-1710., Cervetto, Giacobbe, 1682-1783., Chesterfield, Philip Stanhope, Earl of, 1755-1815., Darly, Matthias., Dryden, John, 1631-1700., Duck, Stephen, 1705-1756., Edwards, A., Hogarth, William, 1697-1764., and Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797.
- Subject (Topic):
- Collectors and collecting, Nobility, Books and reading, Private libraries, and Intellectual life
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > A catalogue of the library of the right honble earl of Chesterfield, at Ethrope, Bucks., 1778 Jun
2. Catalogue of Dr. Hutton's library, 1815
- Creator:
- Hutton, Charles, 1737-1823
- Call Number:
- LWL Mss Vol. 54
- Image Count:
- 80
- Resource Type:
- unspecified
- Abstract:
- Manuscript catalogs of Dr. Charles Hutton's books, each volume in a single hand, arranged in alphabetical order and including information on place and date of publication, size, and number of volumes. The first volume contains books from his general library and includes a large number of volumes on scientific subjects, on algebra, geometry, physics, mathematics, navigation, and astronomy as well as biographies of scientific philosophers. The library also contains literary works such as Beggar's Opera and Polly, with the music; Congreve's works; and La Fontaine's works; travel diaries and narratives including those of Cook's yoyages; a biography of Benjamin Franklin and collection of his works; and works on military history. At the end of the manuscript is a tally in pencil showing totals of 2193 articles and 3315 volumes. The second volume contains only mathematical and scientific works in Hutton's library, which also appear in the first volume
- Description:
- Charles Hutton (1737-1823) was a mathematician, professor, and foreign secretary of the Royal Society from 1777-1783. He was interested in applied mathematics and open to innovations from the continent, active in experiments with military technology, including studies in ballistics and bridge-building, and helped lay the groundwork for the reformation of British mathematics during the first half of the nineteenth century., In English., Note in pencil on flyleaf of vol. 1: Dr. Hutton's Library was sold 1816., Note in pencil on flyleaf of vol. 1: Catalogue Alphabetique des Livres qui appertient a Monsieur le Docteur Hutton chez lui a No. 36 Bedford Row a Londres., On title page of vol. 2: Catalogue of Doctor Hutton's Mathematical Library. Novr. 1815., Note in pencil on flyleaf of vol. 2: Charles Hutton died 1823 but his library was sold in 1816., and Binding: full calf; gilt decoration. On spine of vol. 1: Hutton's Catalogue. On spine of vol. 2: Catalog.
- Subject (Geographic):
- England, Great Britain., and Great Britain
- Subject (Name):
- Hutton, Charles, 1737-1823.
- Subject (Topic):
- Mathematicians, Books and reading, Collectors and collecting, Private libraries, Science and technology libraries, and Intellectual life
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Catalogue of Dr. Hutton's library, 1815
3. Catalogue of Dr. Hutton's library, 1815
- Creator:
- Hutton, Charles, 1737-1823
- Call Number:
- LWL Mss Vol. 54
- Image Count:
- 116
- Resource Type:
- unspecified
- Abstract:
- Manuscript catalogs of Dr. Charles Hutton's books, each volume in a single hand, arranged in alphabetical order and including information on place and date of publication, size, and number of volumes. The first volume contains books from his general library and includes a large number of volumes on scientific subjects, on algebra, geometry, physics, mathematics, navigation, and astronomy as well as biographies of scientific philosophers. The library also contains literary works such as Beggar's Opera and Polly, with the music; Congreve's works; and La Fontaine's works; travel diaries and narratives including those of Cook's yoyages; a biography of Benjamin Franklin and collection of his works; and works on military history. At the end of the manuscript is a tally in pencil showing totals of 2193 articles and 3315 volumes. The second volume contains only mathematical and scientific works in Hutton's library, which also appear in the first volume
- Description:
- Charles Hutton (1737-1823) was a mathematician, professor, and foreign secretary of the Royal Society from 1777-1783. He was interested in applied mathematics and open to innovations from the continent, active in experiments with military technology, including studies in ballistics and bridge-building, and helped lay the groundwork for the reformation of British mathematics during the first half of the nineteenth century., In English., Note in pencil on flyleaf of vol. 1: Dr. Hutton's Library was sold 1816., Note in pencil on flyleaf of vol. 1: Catalogue Alphabetique des Livres qui appertient a Monsieur le Docteur Hutton chez lui a No. 36 Bedford Row a Londres., On title page of vol. 2: Catalogue of Doctor Hutton's Mathematical Library. Novr. 1815., Note in pencil on flyleaf of vol. 2: Charles Hutton died 1823 but his library was sold in 1816., and Binding: full calf; gilt decoration. On spine of vol. 1: Hutton's Catalogue. On spine of vol. 2: Catalog.
- Subject (Geographic):
- England, Great Britain., and Great Britain
- Subject (Name):
- Hutton, Charles, 1737-1823.
- Subject (Topic):
- Mathematicians, Books and reading, Collectors and collecting, Private libraries, Science and technology libraries, and Intellectual life
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Catalogue of Dr. Hutton's library, 1815
4. Invoice for prints bought from Robert Sayer by Mr. Gordon : London, 1772 August 15.
- Creator:
- Sayer, Robert, 1725-1794
- Call Number:
- LWL Mss File 120+
- Image Count:
- 2
- Resource Type:
- unspecified
- Abstract:
- A manuscript invoice issued by Robert Sayer, a successful London print, map, and chart publisher, on 15 August 1772. The purchaser is one "Mr. Gordon" of "9 Bury Court, St. Mary Ave". The list is grouped by type, "10 historical prints", "72 prints of ladies, eminent men, humourous, etc.", "8 large landskips", and "12 views of Havannah", with details concerning framing, glass, cases, and shipping charges. On the verso, a docket title indicating a discount persumably because of the size of the order
- Description:
- Title supplied by cataloger., In English., and For further information, consult library staff.
- Subject (Geographic):
- England., England, and London.
- Subject (Topic):
- Prints and Collectors and collecting
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Invoice for prints bought from Robert Sayer by Mr. Gordon : London, 1772 August 15.
5. Letter : Bath, [to] Nathaniel Chauncy, 1779 May 9.
- Creator:
- Melmoth, William, 1710?-1799
- Call Number:
- LWL Mss File 129
- Image Count:
- 2
- Resource Type:
- unspecified
- Abstract:
- Autographed signed letter from William Melmoth to Nathaniel Chauncy "concerning ... Coxe's picture in my old friend's your brother's collection."
- Description:
- In English. and For further information, consult library staff.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Great Britain.
- Subject (Name):
- Chauncy, Nathaniel, 1717-1790. and Chauncy, Charles, 1705-1787
- Subject (Topic):
- Art collections and Collectors and collecting
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Letter : Bath, [to] Nathaniel Chauncy, 1779 May 9.
6. Sketches taken at print sales [graphic].
- Published / Created:
- [1 February 1798]
- Call Number:
- 798.02.01.03
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- Portrait heads of fifty-five men, mostly in profile, identified elsewhere as portraits of various print sellers, collectors, artists, etc., sketched by Paul Sandby while attending print sales in London
- Description:
- Title etched below image., "The portrait heads are based on thumbnail drawings made by Paul Sandby in the margins of print sale catalogues of the 1780s, now in an album in the Royal Library. They are described by A.P. Oppé in "The Drawings of Paul and Thomas Sandby at Windsor Castle" (Phaidon, 1947), pp. 83-85"--British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1876,1209.612., and Sheet trimmed to plate mark.
- Publisher:
- Published Feby. the 1st, 1798, by Sylvester Harding, 127 Pall Mall
- Subject (Geographic):
- England, London, and London.
- Subject (Topic):
- Auctions, Print dealers, Prints, and Collectors and collecting
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Sketches taken at print sales [graphic].
7. Yesterday se'nnight was taken from his labours to his reward, the Rev. Mr. Catcott, Vicar of Temple, in this city, and chaplain to the Earl of Buchan ...
- Published / Created:
- June 26, 1779.
- Call Number:
- File 66 779 Y47
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- text
- Alternative Title:
- Yesterday sevennight was taken from his labours to his reward ...
- Description:
- Title from first words of text., Dated at the end of text., and For further information, consult library staff.
- Publisher:
- publisher not identified
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and Bristol.
- Subject (Name):
- Catcott, Alexander, 1725-1779.
- Subject (Topic):
- Collectors and collecting and Natural history
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Yesterday se'nnight was taken from his labours to his reward, the Rev. Mr. Catcott, Vicar of Temple, in this city, and chaplain to the Earl of Buchan ...
