Tunbridge Wells humbly Dedicated to Thomas Pellet M.D.
T. Badslade Delin. I Kip Sculp.
[London: D. Midwinter, 1719.]
Engraving, very fine impression, 18th century watermark. 350 x 430mm (13¾ x 17"), with very large margins. Central crease as normal as issued.
A detailed bird's-eye view engraved by Johannes Kip after Thomas Badeslade for John Harris's 'History of Kent in Five Parts'. The houses are named in the image, with the wells in the centre of the plate. The title is on a scroll at the top of the plate, along with Pellet's armorial. Thomas Pellet was elected a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians in 1716 and served as President 1735-9. William Hogarth painted his portrait about that time, which is now in the Tate Gallery.
[Ref: 68282] £260.00
[London: D. Midwinter, 1719.]
Engraving, very fine impression, 18th century watermark. 350 x 430mm (13¾ x 17"), with very large margins. Central crease as normal as issued.
A detailed bird's-eye view engraved by Johannes Kip after Thomas Badeslade for John Harris's 'History of Kent in Five Parts'. The houses are named in the image, with the wells in the centre of the plate. The title is on a scroll at the top of the plate, along with Pellet's armorial. Thomas Pellet was elected a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians in 1716 and served as President 1735-9. William Hogarth painted his portrait about that time, which is now in the Tate Gallery.
[Ref: 68282] £260.00