Upcott, William, 1779-1845
Dates
- Existence: 1779 - 1845
Biography
William Upcott (1779-1845), English librarian and antiquary.
Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:
Autograph notes by Molesworth Phillilps. , 1782
About a conversation between Charles Burney and Joseph Nollekens; annotated by William Upcott (to the effect that the writer was on one of Cook's voyages).
Envelope fragment from Richard Westmacott to Wm. Upoctt Esq., London Institution., undated
Extra-illustrated Life of Nollekens
This collection comprises an extra-illustrated copy--with many engravings and original manuscript letters--of the second edition of John Thomas Smith's Nollekens and his times, comprehending a life of that celebrated sculptor: and memoirs of several contemporary artists, from the time of Roubillac, Hogarth, and Reynolds, to that of Fuseli, Flaxman, and Blake (London : Henry Colburn, 1829).
Letter presumably to William Upcott., 1817 April 13
Asking very urgently for the return of a model belonging to Mr. Planta (probably Joseph Planta, librarian at the British Museum) and a drawing by the late Mr. Alexander (probably William Alexander, of the British Museum).
Letter to William Upcott., 1807 February 6
Introducing Mr. (Joseph Michael) Gandy, an architect and member of the Royal Academy.
Letter to William Upcott., 1828 October 30
Presenting a copy of his book on Nollekens; with a second copy for the London Institution, where Upcott was a sub-librarian from 1806 to 1834.
Signed receipt to Ozias Humphry for his whole stock of crayons etc. Also endorsed by William Upcott with a note about the other signatory, James Bishop, Humphry's footman., 1795 December 5
[Collection of autograph letters of various English literati]
MSS.
[Collection of autograph letters of various English peers, statesmen, antiquaries, etc.]
MS.
[Letters and portraits of eminent persons]
Autograph MSS.
Collection of autograph letters and portraits, mainly of 18th and 19th century literary figures, formed by Anne Nichols (also a collector) for William Upcott; many of the letters are accompanied by engraved portraits of either the writers or recipients.
"Original letters collected by William Upcott of the London Institution Dukes and Marquesses. First series."
Autograph MSS.
Letters mounted in an album.
"Original letters collected by William Upcott of the London Institution. Marquesses. Second series."
Autograph MSS.
Letters mounted in an album.
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