Autograph letter signed from W. Musgrave, London, to George Steevens [manuscript], 1790 February 10.

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Autograph letter signed from W. Musgrave, London, to George Steevens [manuscript], 1790 February 10.

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Offers Steevens duplicate prints from his collection, with the disclaimer that "Mr. Granger & some others of my friends have more than once selected all that they chose. I must therefore conclude that nothing but chaff remains scarce worth any one's acceptance." Written from Park Place, St. James.

2 leaves ; 23 x 19 cm.

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Musgrave, William, Sir, 1735-1800

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Sir William Musgrave (1735-1800) was an administrator, print collector, and antiquary. He was involved with numerous cultural societies, including the Royal Society where he became a member in 1774 and in 1780 was appointed one of the society's vice-presidents. In 1778 he was elected a fellow of the Society of Antiquariest; he also served as one of the visitors of the Royal Observatory. Musgrave was known as one of the foremost collectors of engraved British portrait prints; his collection, alon...

Steevens, George, 1736-1800

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