Nasmyth, Alexander, 1758-1840

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A prospect of Edinburgh from the West. Line engraving. 1791. Nasmyth, Alexander, 1758-1840, Artist; Heath, James, 1757-1834, Engraver; Robinson, G., & Partners, Publisher.

Published in: Thomas Newte [= Thomson, William, 1746-1817] Prospects and Observations on a Tour in England and Scotland (1791).

Note: Pencil inscription: 'Newte's Tour (1791'.

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[A Ruined Abbey]. Line engraving. 1822. Nasmyth, Alexander, 1758-1840, Artist; Archibald, William, Engraver; Archibald Constable & Co., Publisher; Hurst, Robinson, and Co., Publisher.

Published in: Scott, Historical Romances of the Author of Waverley, 12mo. Edition, vol. IV (1822), The Monastery.

Note: Illustrating Scott [http://illustratingscott.lib.ed.ac.uk] NTD0020, though here the Abbey is identified as Melrose.

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Arniston House. Line engraving. 1794. Nasmyth, Alexander, 1758-1840, Artist; Scott, Robert, 1777-1841, Engraver; Macqueen, P., Publisher.

Published in: Thirty-Six Views in Scotland: a Second Set (1794).

Note: Pencil inscription: 'Macqueen's Views 1794 no. 33'. This plate previously published with the Edinburgh Magazine, March 1792.

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Barskimming, in Scotland, seat of Sir William Millar Bart. Line engraving. 1 April 1791. Nasmyth, Alexander, 1758-1840, Artist; Angus, W. (William), active 18th century-19th century, Engraver, Publisher.

Publisher statement: Published as the Act directs … by W. Angus, No. 4 Gwynne's Buildings, Islington.

Published in: W. Angus, Seats of the Nobility and Gentry, in Great Britain and Wales (1787).

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Corra Linn. Line engraving. 1791. Nasmyth, Alexander, 1758-1840, Artist; Cary, Francis, Engraver; Robinson, G., & Partners, Publisher.

Published in: Thomas Newte [= Thomson, William, 1746-1817] Prospects and Observations on a Tour in England and Scotland (1791).

Note: Pencil inscription 'Newtes Tour (1791)'.

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Crichton Castle. Line engraving. Undated. Nasmyth, Alexander, 1758-1840, Artist; Lizars, W. H. (William Home), 1788-1859, Engraver.

Published in: Sixteen Engravings from Real Scenes, Supposed to Be Described in the Novels and Tales of the 'Author of Waverley' (1821).

Note: Pencil inscription: 'Bride of Lammermoor'. Illustrating Scott [http://illustratingscott.lib.ed.ac.uk] NTD0015.

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Dalkeith House. Line engraving. 1794. Nasmyth, Alexander, 1758-1840, Artist; Scott, Robert, 1777-1841, Engraver; Macqueen, P., Publisher.

Published in: Thirty-Six Views in Scotland: a Second Set (1794).

Note: Pencil inscription: 'Macqueen's views 1794 no. 1'; in ink: 'Macq'. This plate previously published with the Edinburgh Magazine, February 1792.

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Dalswinton, Nithsdale. Line engraving. 1 July 1796. Nasmyth, Alexander, 1758-1840, Artist; Walker, John, Engraver, Publisher.

Publisher statement: Publish'd … by J. Walker No. 16, Rosomans Street, London.

Published in: Copper-plate Magazine (1792-1802).

Note: At top right: 'Pl.108, Vol III'.

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Duneira. Line engraving. 1794. Nasmyth, Alexander, 1758-1840, Artist; Robertson, Alexander, Engraver; Macqueen, P., Publisher.

Published in: Thirty-Six Views in Scotland: a Second Set (1794).

Note: Pencil annotations: 'Macqueen's Views, 1794 no 19'; 'hunting lodge of Right Hon. Henry Dundas, Lord Melville near the head of Loch Erne [sic] Perthsh'.

Scope and Contents Dunure Castle. Line engraving. 1821. Nasmyth, Alexander, 1758-1840, Artist; Lizars, W. H. (William Home), 1788-1859, Engraver; Archibald Constable & Co., Publisher.Publisher statement: Edinburgh: Printed for Archibald Constable and Co., Edinburgh ….Published in: Sixteen Engravings from Real Scenes, Supposed to Be Described in the Novels and Tales of the 'Author of Waverley' (1821).Note: With engraved text extract above. Inscribed in pencil: 'Guy Mannering'....