Lot 50

Edinburgh - Barker, R

Printed Books, Maps and Manuscripts
Auction: 11 July 2006 at 12:00 BST
£311
Description
Panoramic view of Edinburgh from Carlton Hill, showing the first city observatory under construction. [Edinburgh, c.1793], 4 [of 6] sheets, each sheet approx 56cm wide by 45cm high [total width 224cm], uncoloured aquatints, various tears [repaired with tape on reverse], foxing (4)
Footnote
Note: The "panorama" was patented by the Irish painter, Robert Barker, in 1787 after an inspirational visit to Carlton Hill in Edinburgh.
