Autograph letter signed from John Britton to the Duke of Bedford (1766-1839) and engraved plate of Bolton Castle.

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Autograph letter signed from John Britton to the Duke of Bedford (1766-1839) and engraved plate of Bolton Castle.

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This collection contains a letter in which Britton forwards to the Duke of Bedford a copy of his book on Fonthill Abbey, residence of William Beckford. He states that he would like to do an illustration of Woburn Abbey, the Duke's seat, in the summer. The letter is dated September 3, 1823. Also in the collection is an engraving of Bolton Castle.

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Beckford, William, 1760-1844

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William Thomas Beckford, English writer and art collector. In 1782 he published his best known literary work, Vathek, first in French. His budding political career was derailed in 1784 by scandal surrounding his relationship with William Courtenay (1768-1835). He is perhaps best remembered for his biggest failure -- his lavish but hastily built home, Fonthill Abbey -- which collapsed twice, earning it the nickname "Beckford's Folly." From the description of William Beckford manuscrip...

Britton, John, 1771-1857

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John Britton, English antiquarian and topographer. Often with his friend Edward Wedlake Brayley, he produced many works on British topography and antiquities, including: The Beauties of England and Wales (1800) ; Architectural Antiquities of Great Britain (1807-1814) ; and the Dictionary of the Architecture and Archaeology of the Middle Ages (1831-8). From the guide to the John Britton manuscript material : 1 item, 1844, (The New York Public Library. Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of...