Perspective view of the castle and City of Edinburgh with the towns of Leith, Burnt Island and Kinghorn, c 1914
Item — Box: Box A
Identifier: Coll-1167/B/3/4
Scope and Contents
This has been described as an idealised depiction of Edinburgh. The medieval appearance of the town shows only a small southern suburb - showing the Pleasance, but not Blackfriars monastery, destroyed 16th century. 'Survey of Edinburgh' number pencilled on back, 112/18. Originally appeared in Nathaniel Spencer's (aka Robert Sanders) 'The Complete English Traveller' (c. 1773).
Dates
- Creation: c 1914
Language of Materials
From the Fonds:
English
French
Hebrew
Latin
Dutch
Flemish
Extent
1 engraving ; 20.5 x 33.5 cms; 25.5 x 48.8 cms (framed)
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Mounted on sugar paper (folded back to fit the print)
Stock Check (2016-2020)
Located
Previous reference
A2.22
Creator
- From the Fonds: Geddes, Sir Patrick, 1854-1932 (biologist, sociologist, educationist and town planner) (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
Contact:
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
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Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk