John Borlase Warren: Journal of a Tour in France

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  • Reference
    • GB 12 MS Add.9321
  • Dates of Creation
    • 9 Oct. 1728-20 Nov. 1728
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English .
  • Physical Description
    • 1 volume(s) 1 volume

Scope and Content

The journal describes a tour in France, 9 October-20 November 1728, through Dieppe, Rouen, St. Germain-en-Laye, Versailles, Paris, Blois, and Angers, with descriptions of churches, palaces, gardens, statues, and fountains. The end of the tour may be missing from the description. The volume has the bookplates of a Lord Vernon and William Cavalier, Piedmont. 20pp.

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Acquisition Information

Purchased 1995

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Additional Information

Bound in 19th century full calf