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Repton, Humphry, 1752-1818. Humphry Repton architecture and landscape designs, 1807-1813.

Title: Humphry Repton architecture and landscape designs, 1807-1813.

Drawings and writings related to four projects, assembled by the repository. Report concerning the gardens at Ashridge, respectfully submitted to the Earl of Bridgewater..., 1813. A bound manuscript, in red buckrum case, contains text (11 pp) followed by plans and views, some in watercolor. Some pages contain flaps that allow alternate proposals to overlay the drawings. Apparently this volume was not in Repton's possession when he published his later account of Ashridge; the published designs differ significantly from the manuscript. With this "red book" came additional items: A proposal for alterations to the buildings at Ashridge, submitted by William Wilkins (1807 Feb 24); two plans (ink and color wash with pencil) presenting an alternate garden design proposal by Steward Torbron; a letter describing a proposed house design by "Essez, ditto il piccolo Palladio" (1808 Oct 31); a schematic ground plan in ink with labelled features (unsigned, undated); a schematic plan in ink, watercolor, and pencil, heavily annotated with design proposals; and a handwritten description of the garden design (unsigned). Architectural designs for Harlestone Park, Northamptonshire, by H. and J. A. Repton, 1808-1811. Designed for Robert Andrew, Esq. Three drawings: a plan (1808-1811), elevation (1811?), and a perspective view (undated, later 19th century?). Designs for a picturesque lodge for Chas. Hoare, ca. 1810: four ink and pencil drawings showing roof plan, elevations, and roof section. Evidently by Humphry and George Repton in conjunction with John Nash's work at Luscombe Castle. The designs were found in a copy of Repton's "Fragments" marked on the cover, "Chas. Hoare Luscombe." A few hints concerning landscape sketches, 1811: a sketchbook in which Repton shows in successive stages how to prepare sketches and lay on watercolors of different values. Prepared for C. J. Wall. Bound in red leather with former owner's stamp on inside cover.

ArchivalResource: 16 items.

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Repton, Humphry, 1752-1818. Report concerning the gardens at Ashridge, respectfully submitted to the Earl of Bridgewater..., 1813.

Title: Report concerning the gardens at Ashridge, respectfully submitted to the Earl of Bridgewater..., 1813.

Explanatory text (11 p.), followed by plans and views, some sheets with flaps indicating the proposed alterations. This volume was not in Repton's possession when he published his later account of Ashridge, and the published designs differ significantly from the manuscript.

ArchivalResource: 1 v. (25 p.); ill; folio.

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Humphry Repton architectural and landscape designs, 1807-1813

Title: Humphry Repton architectural and landscape designs 1807-1813

English landscape designer. An assembled collection of drawings, letters and a report document Humphry Repton's designs for gardens and buildings.

ArchivalResource: 3 linear feet; (3 boxes, 2 flat file folders)

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Repton, Humphry, 1752-1818. Hanslope Park in Buckinghamshire, a seat of Edward Watts, Esq. (designs), 1791-1792.

Title: Hanslope Park in Buckinghamshire, a seat of Edward Watts, Esq. (designs), 1791-1792.

One of the "Red books" produced by the English landscape architect for his clients. The volume contains designs, in watercolor, for the grounds of the estate, with flaps illustrating before and after views of certain sites. The accompanying proposal explains his theories of landscape design, which favored a less formal and more natural and varied style than had been seen earlier. With a plan of the estate, seven drawings and one engraving.

ArchivalResource: 1 v. : ill. (some col.)

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Repton, Humphry, 1752-1818. Culford in Suffolk : a seat of the Right Hon'ble. Earl Cornwallis.

Title: Culford in Suffolk : a seat of the Right Hon'ble. Earl Cornwallis. May 1792.

Letter and report to Right Rev'd and Hon'ble James Cornwallis D.D., Bishop of Litchfield and Coventry, concerning his residence, Culford, Suffolk, England.

ArchivalResource: [28] leaves of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 23x30 cm.

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Repton, Humphry, 1752-1818. Hints, plans, and sketches for the improvement of Stonelands in Sussex : [Essex], 1805-1806.

Title: Hints, plans, and sketches for the improvement of Stonelands in Sussex : [Essex], 1805-1806.

Manuscript volume written in a formal script, with additions and corrections in another hand, possibly Repton's. With eight plates (original wash drawings), one folded and some with movable pieces; two are signed "by H[umphry] & J[ohn] A[dey] Repton 1806." The preface addressed to Lord Whitworth is signed by Repton and dated in his hand: "On the spot Decr. 1805 Hare Street near Romford 25: Feby. 1806."

ArchivalResource: 1 v. (14 leaves) : ill. ; 24 x 30 cm.

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Humphry Repton : vertical file.

Title: Humphry Repton : vertical file.

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Repton, Humphry, 1752-1818. Architectural designs for Harlestone Park, Northampton, by H. and J.A. Repton, 1808-1811.

Title: Architectural designs for Harlestone Park, Northampton, by H. and J.A. Repton, 1808-1811.

Designs for Harlestone Park, Northampton, owned by Robert Andrew. A plan of the grounds and buildings; an elevation for renovations of the main house and an elevation for a neoclassical stable on one sheet; a perspective view (ink drawing) of the house in its setting.

ArchivalResource: 3 items.

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Repton, Humphry, 1752-1818. Beau-Desert in Staffordshire : a seat of the Earl of Uxbridge & c & c & c, 1814 / by H. Repton.

Title: Beau-Desert in Staffordshire : a seat of the Earl of Uxbridge & c & c & c, 1814 / by H. Repton.

Contains before and after watercolor views of his suggested improvements to the estate of Beaudesert in Staffordshire prepared for Lord Uxbridge (Henry William Paget, 2nd Earl of Uxbridge, 1768-1854). Contains 14 drawings (9 folded, and some with movable parts) and 12 leaves of text. Pages are vertical in format (15 x 10.5 inches).

ArchivalResource: 1 v. (21 leaves) ; 39 x 27 cm.

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Repton, Humphry, 1752-1818. Mosely [sic] Hall near Birmingham, a seat of John Taylor, Esqr.

Title: Mosely [sic] Hall near Birmingham, a seat of John Taylor, Esqr. 1792.

Holograph presented to John Taylor. Contains Repton's plans for Moseley Hall park.

ArchivalResource: [20] leaves : col. ill., plans ; 23 x 29 cm.

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Repton, Humphry, 1752-1818. Repton's redbook of Shrublands

Title: Repton's redbook of Shrublands

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Repton, Humphry, 1752-1818. The fort near Bristol : [Essex], 1801.

Title: The fort near Bristol : [Essex], 1801.

Autograph manuscript account of the landscaping of a country seat of Thomas Tyndall written in a formal script, with an explanatory letter signed by Repton. With an engraved plan, a watercolor plan and four watercolor illustrations. The illustrated engraved card of Humphry Repton is affixed to page facing title page.

ArchivalResource: 1 v. (8 p.) : ill. ; 22 x 30 cm.

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Papers and works of Humphry Repton, 1752-1818, 1793-1814

Title: Papers and works of Humphry Repton, 1752-1818 1793-1814

ArchivalResource: 1 archive box

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Repton, Humphry, 1752-1818. A few hints concerning landscape sketches, 1811.

Title: A few hints concerning landscape sketches, 1811.

Repton shows in successive stages how to prepare sketches and lay on watercolors of different values; prepared for C.J. Wall.

ArchivalResource: 1 v. (9 p.); ill.

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Repton, Humphry, 1752-1818. Autograph letter signed : Harestreet near Romford, to Charles Smith, 1808 Jan. 31.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Harestreet near Romford, to Charles Smith, 1808 Jan. 31.

About payments made by Smith for improvements by Repton on the estate, Suttons, Stapleford Tawney, Essex.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (2 p.) ; (8vo)

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Repton, Humphry, 1752-1818. Plans, hints and sketches for making pleasure-ground on the banks of the lake at Holkham..., [1789?].

Title: Plans, hints and sketches for making pleasure-ground on the banks of the lake at Holkham..., [1789?].

Included are building and landscape drawings with Repton's commentary.

ArchivalResource: 1 microfilm reel.

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Repton, Humphry, 1752-1818. Hints, plans, and sketches for the improvement of Stonelands in Sussex : [Essex], 1805-1806.

Title: Hints, plans, and sketches for the improvement of Stonelands in Sussex : [Essex], 1805-1806.

Manuscript volume written in a formal script, with additions and corrections in another hand, possibly Repton's. With eight plates (original wash drawings), one folded and some with movable pieces; two are signed "by H[umphry] & J[ohn] A[dey] Repton 1806." The preface addressed to Lord Whitworth is signed by Repton and dated in his hand: "On the spot Decr. 1805 Hare Street near Romford 25: Feby. 1806."

ArchivalResource: 1 v. (14 leaves) : ill. ; 24 x 30 cm.

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Repton, Humphry, 1752-1818. Report concerning the improvement of Norman Court in Hampshire, a seat of Charles Wall Esqr. [manuscript] 1807.

Title: Report concerning the improvement of Norman Court in Hampshire, a seat of Charles Wall Esqr. [manuscript] 1807.

Humphry Repton advises Charles Wall on improving his house and landscaping his grounds.

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

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Repton, Humphry, 1752-1818. Autobiographical letter, 1812 May 1.

Title: Autobiographical letter, 1812 May 1.

To an unnamed gentleman remembering the compliments of a gift of "Theorie de l'Art des Jardins by Hirchfield," which he had made to Repton in 1788 at the commencement of his career; reflecting briefly on the place of landscape gardening in the arts and on Repton's place in the profession; and offering a copy of his Landscape Gardening, now out of print. With a draft reply on the verso (from which the correspondent's name might be identifiable), accepting the offer and inviting Repton to advise on his farm for which he wants "much embellishment at little cost."

ArchivalResource: 1 item (2 p.).

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Repton, Humphry, 1752-1818. Autograph letter signed : Stonelands Park [E. Sussex], to Lord Sheffield, 1805 Dec. 22.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Stonelands Park [E. Sussex], to Lord Sheffield, 1805 Dec. 22.

Concerning plans for the garden at Brighton and asking Sheffield's permission to take birch trees from Stansted to transplant to Brighton to protect the garden from winds.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (4 p.) ; (8vo)

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Papers and works of Humphry Repton, 1752-1818, 1793-1814

Title: Papers and works of Humphry Repton, 1752-1818 1793-1814

ArchivalResource: 1 archive box

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Houghton Mifflin Company contracts, 1831-1979 (inclusive) 1880-1940 (bulk).

Title: Houghton Mifflin Company contracts, 1831-1979 (inclusive) 1880-1940 (bulk).

Contracts (with associated materials) of the Houghton Mifflin Company publishing house of Boston, Massachusetts.

ArchivalResource: 36 boxes (48 linear ft.)

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Repton, Humphry, 1752-1818. Papers of Humphry Repton, 1746-1818.

Title: Papers of Humphry Repton, 1746-1818.

Family correspondence reflecting personal and legal affairs f Humphry Repton and his family and his work as a landscape gardener.

ArchivalResource: Approx. 250 pieces.4 boxes.

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Repton, Humphry, 1752-1818. Witton in Norfolk : holograph ms. / H[umphry] Repton.

Title: Witton in Norfolk : holograph ms. / H[umphry] Repton. 1801.

Holograph signed. Letter and report to Col. Woodhouse concerning his residence, Witton, Norfolk, England.

ArchivalResource: [9] leaves : ill., 1 col. map, plans ; 22 x 30 cm. (4to) + [1] leaf.

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Repton, Humphry, 1752-1818. The fort near Bristol : [Essex], 1801.

Title: The fort near Bristol : [Essex], 1801.

Autograph manuscript account of the landscaping of a country seat of Thomas Tyndall written in a formal script, with an explanatory letter signed by Repton. With an engraved plan, a watercolor plan and four watercolor illustrations. The illustrated engraved card of Humphry Repton is affixed to page facing title page.

ArchivalResource: 1 v. (8 p.) : ill. ; 22 x 30 cm.

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Repton, Humphry, 1752-1818. Vinters in Kent, a seat of James Whatman Esqr., 1797.

Title: Vinters in Kent, a seat of James Whatman Esqr., 1797.

Manuscript Red Book by Humphry Repton, comprising his recommendations for improvements to the grounds of Vinters, near Maidstone (seat of James Whatman), with Repton's seven watercolor views and map of the grounds. The map and views are on wove paper (without watermarks), affixed to stubs bound in. All leaves integral to the volume, including those bearing text, are on antique laid paper bearing the countermark of James Whatman and dated 1794. In form and content, the present Red Book for Vinters conforms to the standardized format Repton had established by 1790, which is well described by Rogger (pp. 66-73). The title page and nine leaves of neatly copied manuscript text are written in pen and brown ink, on rectos only of each leaf. With the exception of Repton's signature at the foot of the Introduction, text is copied in a neat copperplate hand by a proffesional clerk (Rogger, p. 69). Text is framed within a border of three simple lines, in pen and blue ink. The introduction takes the form of a letter to James Whatman; Repton notes: "I have therefore digested on paper the several remarks I had the honour to make on the subject in conversation ... My opinion thus delivered becomes the sketch of a great plan to be filled up at leisure, and the blank leaves at the end of the book will serve to contain a record of the dates when each part is carried into execution." Next to Repton's signature are the notes "First visit on the spot, March, 1797. Plans sent ... May 15, 1797". The report begins with a watercolor map and one page of text on the "Character and Situation" of Vinters, in which Repton sets down one of his principles of landscape design: "I have ever found that in proportion as a place affects to be a farm, it loses much of its pretensions to the elegance, the beauty, the magnificence, or even the neatness and convenience of a gentleman's residence ... [this notion is] peculiarly applicable to the situation and character of Vinters ... in the midst of a populous neighbourhood, the valley near the house is sequestered and private even to a degree of romance ... ". In the following "Digression" (2 leaves), Repton explains his preference for lawn (or pasture) over arable land. He praises the "permanent verdure" of pasture, in which animals and man alike enjoy rest, pleasure, and happiness, compared to the "changeable cloathing" of arable land, which is blighted by the "naked and comfortless appearance of its fallow state"; furthermore, "labour and hardship attend the operations of agriculture, whether cattle are tearing up the surface of the soil, or man reaping its produce". Two of Repton's primary objectives at Vinters are thus to "shut out all appearance of arable land contiguous to the dwelling" together with "the removal or concealment of fences and boundaries". Repton's third major focus is the improvement of the meandering green dale which is "doubtless the most singular and most pleasing feature in the grounds at Vinters". Here, Repton argues that the beauty of the sloping banks could be enhanced by the removal of excess trees and brush at select spots along the valley. A watercolor illustration of this improvement shows a bright denuded hillside populated by a grazing flock of sheep. The central valley could also be improved, Repton argues, by the introduction of "a large handsome irregular shaped pool" and the enlargement of an existing pond. Much of the pool would not be visible from the house, "yet its effect ... will enliven the scene, and serve to draw attention to the scenery near home". The views, measuring 132 x 227 mm, are full watercolors over graphite. They are bordered within double frames of yellow and gray wash. All the views are numbered, to facilitate references to them within the text. The map of the estate, measuring 211 x 416 mm, is drawn across a folded double leaf, in pen and black ink, with watercolors. Primary design features on the map are keyed with letters to facilitate references. An engraved trade card for "H. Repton, Landscape Gardener, Hare Street near Romford, Essex" is pasted to the first free endpaper. It is entirely illustrated, drawn by Repton and engraved by Thomas Medland. The illustration depicts Repton surveying a riverside estate (with theodolite at hand) while a dozen laborers toil the earth in the background. Affixed to a blank leaf at the end of the volume is a view, in watercolor over pen and ink, titled "Vinter's in 1783, before the alterations". The view is in a different hand and almost certainly predates Repton's production of the present Red Book.

ArchivalResource: 1 v. ([20] leaves) : ill. ; 22 x 30 cm.

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Repton, Humphry, 1752-1818. Redbook Brandsbury at Willesden, Middlesex, Hare Street, Essex.

Title: Redbook Brandsbury at Willesden, Middlesex, Hare Street, Essex.

ArchivalResource: [30] leaves, 8 leaves of plates : col. ill. ;

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