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The Atlas of the landed interest [print] / JS.

Accession number
PML 146857.64
Creator
Sayers, James, 1748-1823.
Published
[London] : Published 18th Febry. 1784 by Jas. Bretherton, [1784]
Credit line
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
Notes
Etched verses in two columns beneath title: To Pitt by Friendship I am tied ... As inconsistent as myself.
Item no. 64 of a collection of prints by James Sayers (PML 146857); formerly part of an album of mounted prints, now disbound.
Description
1 print : etching ; plate mark: 235 x 163 mm; sheet: 268 x 196 mm
Inscriptions/Markings
In pencil at foot: Mr Powis.
Provenance
From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Summary
A lanky Thomas Powys carries a large corded bale on his shoulders. It is inscribed, "Landed interest for M[r. Fo]x at Brookes's by the carrier from the St. Albans," i.e., St. Albans Tavern where a committee was formed to promote a coalition between Pitt and Fox.
Classification
Department