Thomas Gosden collection, [18--]

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Thomas Gosden collection, [18--]

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/84554065

Consists of materials by and relating to Gosden. Includes a framed set of fourteen silver buttons showing British field sports (drawn by A. Cooper, engraved by John Scott, and sold by Gosden), with an engraving (framed on verso) based on buttons; holograph letter from Gosden to Horatio Rodd enclosing impression (on satin) of wager made regarding date of David Garrick's first appearance on stage; water color drawings by Gosden of gravestones and memorial plaques; an engraving plate by John Scott of Gosden's spaniel, Flora; engraving plates for Gosden's "An Essay on Hunting"; and three scrapbooks (with Gosden's bookplates) on angling, containing newspaper clippings, engravings, and notes.

5.20 linear ft. (6 boxes)

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8322805

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Gosden, Thomas, 1780-1843

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Thomas Gosden; English bookbinder, book collector, bookseller, and publisher, known as the sporting binder. He used tools cut in the forms of fish, reels, rods, baskets, and sportsmen. From the description of Angling manuscripts, [18--?] (Princeton University Library). WorldCat record id: 79977273 ...

Rodd, Horatio, fl. 1810-1859.

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Garrick, David, 1717-1779

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David Garrick was raised in Lichfield, England, and became a leading actor, playwright and theatrical producer in London. From 1747 to 1776, he was a partner in the Drury Lane Theatre. From the description of Papers, 1749-1778. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 85213417 David Garrick, English actor and playwright. Garrick frequently invested in land, and in 1756 he bought a large estate in Hendon, northwest of London. There is no evidence that Garrick ever lived at H...