Lot 44
 

LETTERS CONCERNING THE LAKE DISTRICT. An interesting collection of early 19th century letters and receipts concerning Lake District views, guides and maps. Several are addressed to Peter Crosthwaite at Keswick Museum and relate to the donation of objects and sale of Lake District views. With letters from landscape artists Joseph Farrington (2), Peter Holland (2), Westgarth Foster (2) and Benjamin Rogers (4 plus one from his wife or daughter). With 24 receipts from bookseller William Pennington of Kendal, 1795-1807, and 9 envelopes with penny red stamps. Circa 70 items

Sold for £1,700


 
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