Thomas Pennant Esq'. 1726-1798.
London. P. Mazell. Image size, 8 1/2 x 12 1/2ins. 8th Jan 1782.
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Description
Original copper engraved portrait print by J K Sherwin [Sculpt.] Thomas Pennant was a prolific writer specialising in travel and natural history, one of his most popular works on travel was his tour to Scotland in 1769. The correspondence he received from Gilbert White was the basis for White's book -The Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne-. Unfortunately Pennant's letters to White have been lost.
Ref :- List of Objects in the Thomas Pennant Exhibition 1998. No.38. To see more images go to:- [View Bookseller's Homepage]
Technical Data
| Author | Thomas Gainsborough. (Antique engraved portrait print.) |
| Reference Number | 7587 |