A Letter To Lord Viscount Goderich, On The Patronage Of The Arts By The English Government. By William Wilkins, A.M., Formerly Fellow Of Caius College, Cambridge, R.A. and F.R.S. [Epigraph.]
The British Book Trades Index lists both a James Rodwell and a John Rodwell operating as publishers in London at this period (both having at some time an address in New Bond Street).
The printer is named on the title-page verso and in the colophon: 'Chiswick: Printed By C. Whittingham.'
References
R.W. Liscombe, William Wilkins, 1778-1839 (1980).
Summary Note
Wilkins here advocates not only government support for the creative arts, but also more comprehensive provision of education by the state.
Provenance
The Royal Academy's copy includes part of the original paper wrapper, inscribed in ink, 'The Royal Academy from the author'.
Binding Note
20th-century green morocco, upper cover lettered 'Patronage Of The Arts By The English Government'; spine lettered 'A Letter To Lord Viscount Goderich - William Wilkins A.M - 1832'.
Art and state - Patronage - Art commissions - Sponsorship - Government policy - Great Britain - History - 19th century
Pamphlets - Essays - Letters - Great Britain - 19th century