Reference code
HU/1/i-viii
Title
William Upcott, introductory on the Humphry letters, 102 Upper Street, Islington
Date
8 Oct 1835
Level
Item
Extent & medium
14 items
Content Description
Upcott states the provenance of the papers, and how the possession of these papers inspired hom to build up his own famous collection; he also notes that the the eight volumes contain 959 letters, 8 sketches and 37 enrgaved portraits.
He lists the various residences of Humphry from 1757 to 1809; includes an engraved portrait and ten variations on heraldry associated with the name of Ozias Humphry.
Location of Originals
HU/1/iv was removed in 2006 for display and is now mounted with other prints in the works on paper collection, # 06/5725.