Description of London
being an accurate history and description of the British Metropolis and its neighbourhood to thirty miles extent, from an actual perambulation.
Dr David Hughson
I have not seen a copy of this work, which was published in several volumes, and several editions, around 1810. However it clearly covered the southern part of Hertfordshire, and included the following prints.
Amwell - drawn by Ellis and engraved by Sparrow Published by J Stratford, 114 Holborn Hill, March 28, 1807
North Mims - engraved by A Watson from a drawing by Ellis Published by J Stratford, 114 Holborn Hill, Feby 22, 1806
Rye House - drawn by Ellis and engraved by A Watson Published by J Stratford, 114 Holborn Hill, Feby 1, 1806
New River Head - drawn by Schnebbdie and engraved by Warren Published by J Stratford, 114 Holborn Hill, September 8th, 1810
Theobalds - drawn and engraved by Ellis Published by J Stratford, 114 Holborn Hill, Dec 13, 1806
Wormley Bury - The Seat of Sir Abraham Hume Bart - drawn and engraved by Ellis Published by J Stratford, 114 Holborn Hill, Nov 22, 1806
Bengeo - engraved by Sparrow from a drawing by Ellis Published by J Stratford, 114 Holborn Hill, Nov 16, 1806 (Thumb from ebay)
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