Upcott, William, 1779-1845
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1779 - 1845
William Upcott (1779-1845), English librarian and antiquary.
Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:
Autograph notes by Molesworth Phillilps. , 1782
Item — Box: 2-203
Call Number: MSS 10
Scope and Contents:
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).
Dates:
1782
Envelope fragment from Richard Westmacott to Wm. Upoctt Esq., London Institution., undated
Item — Box: 1-286
Call Number: MSS 10
Dates:
undated
Extra-illustrated Life of Nollekens
Collection
Call Number: MSS 10
Overview:
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).
Dates:
1708-1875, bulk 1768-1836
Letter presumably to William Upcott., 1817 April 13
Item — Box: 3-13[b]
Call Number: MSS 10
Scope and Contents:
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).
Dates:
1817 April 13
Letter to William Upcott., 1807 February 6
Item — Box: 2-370
Call Number: MSS 10
Scope and Contents:
Introducing Mr. (Joseph Michael) Gandy, an architect and member of the Royal Academy.
Dates:
1807 February 6
Letter to William Upcott., 1828 October 30
Item — Box: 3-5
Call Number: MSS 10
Scope and Contents:
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.
Dates:
1828 October 30
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
Item — Box: 2-338
Call Number: MSS 10
Dates:
1795 December 5
[Collection of autograph letters of various English literati]
Collection
Call Number: OSBORN C231
Overview:
MSS.
Dates:
18th century
[Collection of autograph letters of various English peers, statesmen, antiquaries, etc.]
Collection
Call Number: OSBORN C232
Overview:
MS.
Dates:
18th and 19th century
[Letters and portraits of eminent persons]
Collection
Call Number: OSBORN D51
Overview:
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.
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.
Dates:
1824-1825
"Original letters collected by William Upcott of the London Institution Dukes and Marquesses. First series."
Collection
Call Number: OSBORN D194
Overview:
Autograph MSS.
Letters mounted in an album.
Letters mounted in an album.
Dates:
1824
"Original letters collected by William Upcott of the London Institution. Marquesses. Second series."
Collection
Call Number: OSBORN D195
Overview:
Autograph MSS.
Letters mounted in an album.
Letters mounted in an album.
Dates:
1824