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Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851

The harbours of England

1856

  • Creator

    Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851

  • Title(s)

    The harbours of England / engraved by Thomas Lupton, from original drawings made expressly for the work by J.M.W. Turner, R.A. ; with illustrative text by J. Ruskin ...

  • Published/Created

    London : Published by E. Gambart and Co. ..., 1856.
    London : Printed by Spottiswoode & Co.

  • Physical Description

    [2], vii, [1], 53, [1] pages, [12] leaves of plates : illustrations ; 37 cm

  • Holdings

    Rare Books and Manuscripts
    Folio A 2009 88 Copy 1
    Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
    Accessible in the Study Room [Request]

    Rare Books and Manuscripts
    Folio A 2009 88 Copy 2
    Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
    Accessible in the Study Room [Request]

  • Copyright Status

    Copyright Not Evaluated

  • Classification

    Books

  • Notes

    Rawlinson, W.G. Engraved work of J.M.W. Turner, R.A., 779-790
    Original letters from John Ruskin to Thomas Lupton concerning the present work are now in the collection of the Yale Center for British Art (Department of Rare Books and Manuscript, MSS 5).
    BAC Folio A 2009 88 Copy 1: Unbound, on large sheets measuring 51 x 34 cm. With engraver's proofs of the 12 mezzotints by Lupton; six of these are early proofs before all lettering, the others in scratched letter state. All are earlier than published state, with pencilled identification below. In a contemporary purple cloth portfolio.
    BAC Folio A 2009 88 Copy 2: Bound in publisher's gilt-stamped blue cloth. Binder's ticket: Leighton Son & Hodge, Shoe Lane London. Presentation inscription: "Sarah Corlass, with John Ruskin's love, 1865." Also has tipped in an autograph note by Heather Corlass, dated Bournemouth, 28 July 1955. Bound
  • Subject Terms

    Corlass, Heather -- Ownership. |
    Corlass, Sarah -- Presentation inscription from John Ruskin, 1865. |
    Harbors -- England. |
    Ruskin, John -- Presentation inscription to Sara Corlass, 1865.

  • Form/Genre

    Mezzotints.

  • Contributors

    Lupton, Thomas Goff, 1791–1873 | Ruskin, John, 1819–1900

  • Export

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1. Dover -- 2. Ramsgate -- 3. Plymouth -- 4. Catwater -- 5. Sheerness -- 6. Margate -- 7. Portsmouth -- 8. Falmouth -- 9. Sidmouth -- 10. Whitby -- 11. Deal -- 12. Scarborough.

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