Shelfmark
Bk.5.18
Author
Title
A dissertation on oriental gardening; by Sr William Chambers ...
Edition
The second edition, with additions. To which is annexed, an explanatory discourse by Tan Chet-Qua, of Quang-Chew-Fu ...
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : Printed by W. Griffin; sold by him; and by T. Davies: also by J. Dodsley; Wilson and Nicoll; J. Walter; and P. Elmsley, 1773.
Physical description
[2], xii, 164p, [2] plates ; 4to.
Note
Tan Chet-qua = pseudonym for William Chambers.
Note
Additional engraved title-page, plus engraved dedication (plates).
Provenance
Given to Eton by Nicholas Kessler; Kessler bookplate.
Provenance
"Ex dono Authoris" in ms., i.e., William Chambers. ?To James Caulfeild, Lord Charlemont (d. 1799).
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of Earl of Charlemont, ?James Caulfeild (d. 1799).
Provenance
Bookplate with caption "Innisfree", and name "Isabel ?S. Schmidt" in ms.
Binding
18th century gold-tooled calf.
Subject
Landscape gardening Early works to 1800 China.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B16461