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Autograph letter from Henry Aston Barker to William Stevenson, 6 September 1808

 Item
Identifier: Coll-1848/25-0002

Scope and Contents

Autograph Letter Signed from Henry Aston Baker [to William Stevenson], about a small scale etching of buildings, giving the outline to the Engraver "as soon as I can prepare it for the Work", clarifying details "of the manner in which the Railing is to terminate on the Castle Hill", etc. London, 6 September 1808.

The letter refers to details of the engraving of a single-sheet panoramic print of the City of Norwich, published as: TO HIS MAJESTEY'S JUSTICES of the PEACE for the County of Norfolk, This Panoramic View of the CITY of NORWICH AND SURROUNDING COUNTRY ; with a Perspective View of the Castle and County Gaol, is respectfully inscribed by their obedient servants W. Stevenson, J. Matchett and S.W. Stevenson. Dated 1 Sep. 1809. Drawn by H.A. Barker, engraved by Charles Williams (1797-1830). Copy of the print held by the British Library.

Dates

  • Creation: 6 September 1808

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

Open. Please contact the repository in advance.

Full Extent

2 pages

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased in March 2023. Accession no. SC-Acc-2025-0002.

Physical Description

2 pp., 9 x 7 inches, in good condition.

Processing Information

Catalogued in February 2025 by Aline Brodin, using information from the seller.

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

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