Shelfmark
Lpp.3.08 (Copy 1)
Additional shelfmark
Ibb8.horiz.01 (Copy 2)
Title
The land we live in : a pictorial and literary sketch-book of the British Empire.
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : Charles Knight, 90, Fleet-Street, London, [1847-1850?].
Physical description
v : ill. (woodcuts, engrvaings) ; 28cm.
Series statement
(The land we live in part XVI)
Note
Part XVI, Eton only.
Note
"Profusely illustrated with wood-cuts, drawn and engraved expressly for this work by the most eminent artists, and engravings on steel, from original drawings" - front wrapper.
Note
Advertisement tipped-in after front wrapper.
Note
[Both copies] Original printed blue paper wrappers.
Provenance
[Copy 1] From the collection of M. R. James.
Provenance
[Copy 2] Ms. inscritpion: "Revd R. L Benson".
Copy-specific note
[Copy 2] Lacking back cover.
Copy-specific note
[Copy 2] Stored horizontally in a box with other large pamphlets.
Subject
Eton College.
Subject
Eton (England)
Added entry--name
James, M.R. (Montague Rhodes), 1862 - 1936 (Montague Rhodes) former owner.
Added entry--name
Benson, R. L. former owner.
Added entry--name
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B24465