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Rare Pairing Of 18th Century Portrait Of Thomas Gent (1693–1778) & Original Copy Of Of His Book, ‘The History of Rippon (1777)’
Rare Pairing Of 18th Century Portrait Of Thomas Gent (1693–1778) & Original Copy Of Of His Book, ‘The History of Rippon (1777)’
Rare Pairing Of 18th Century Portrait Of Thomas Gent (1693–1778) & Original Copy Of Of His Book, ‘The History of Rippon (1777)’
Rare Pairing Of 18th Century Portrait Of Thomas Gent (1693–1778) & Original Copy Of Of His Book, ‘The History of Rippon (1777)’
Rare Pairing Of 18th Century Portrait Of Thomas Gent (1693–1778) & Original Copy Of Of His Book, ‘The History of Rippon (1777)’
Rare Pairing Of 18th Century Portrait Of Thomas Gent (1693–1778) & Original Copy Of Of His Book, ‘The History of Rippon (1777)’
Rare Pairing Of 18th Century Portrait Of Thomas Gent (1693–1778) & Original Copy Of Of His Book, ‘The History of Rippon (1777)’
Rare Pairing Of 18th Century Portrait Of Thomas Gent (1693–1778) & Original Copy Of Of His Book, ‘The History of Rippon (1777)’
Rare Pairing Of 18th Century Portrait Of Thomas Gent (1693–1778) & Original Copy Of Of His Book, ‘The History of Rippon (1777)’
Rare Pairing Of 18th Century Portrait Of Thomas Gent (1693–1778) & Original Copy Of Of His Book, ‘The History of Rippon (1777)’
Rare Pairing Of 18th Century Portrait Of Thomas Gent (1693–1778) & Original Copy Of Of His Book, ‘The History of Rippon (1777)’
Rare Pairing Of 18th Century Portrait Of Thomas Gent (1693–1778) & Original Copy Of Of His Book, ‘The History of Rippon (1777)’
Rare Pairing Of 18th Century Portrait Of Thomas Gent (1693–1778) & Original Copy Of Of His Book, ‘The History of Rippon (1777)’
Rare Pairing Of 18th Century Portrait Of Thomas Gent (1693–1778) & Original Copy Of Of His Book, ‘The History of Rippon (1777)’
Rare Pairing Of 18th Century Portrait Of Thomas Gent (1693–1778) & Original Copy Of Of His Book, ‘The History of Rippon (1777)’
Rare Pairing Of 18th Century Portrait Of Thomas Gent (1693–1778) & Original Copy Of Of His Book, ‘The History of Rippon (1777)’
Rare Pairing Of 18th Century Portrait Of Thomas Gent (1693–1778) & Original Copy Of Of His Book, ‘The History of Rippon (1777)’
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Rare Pairing Of 18th Century Portrait Of Thomas Gent (1693–1778) & Original Copy Of Of His Book, ‘The History of Rippon (1777)’

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A Rare And Rather Curious Pairing Of An 18th Century Framed Portrait Print Of A Thomas Gent (1693–1778) With Provenance To The Back And An Original Copy Of Of His Book, ‘The History of Rippon (1777)’. Quite Astonishing Is The Fact The Book ‘Gent’ Is Holding In The Portrait Is The Exact Copy Of The Book On Offer Here!

Despite Its Title, The Book, Is Not Limited To Ripon, But Includes Trips Too Beverley, Pontefract, Wakefield, Leeds, Keighley, Skipton, Knaresborough And York. Though Not A Travel Guide In The Modern Sense, The Book Can Be Seen As A Forerunner Of The Travel Guide Genre.

Research Suggests that The Book Itself Is Quite the Rarity, Nevermind The Fact It Is Paired With An Original Print Of The Author Holding The Book Here Too!

Thomas Gent (1693–1778) Was A Printer, Bookseller, And Writer Who Spent Most Of His Life In York, Where He Became Known For Publishing Self-Authored Histories Of Northern English Towns. Though Not A Trained Historian, Gent Was A Passionate Antiquarian With A Flair For Storytelling. His Works, Written In A Highly Personal And Moralising Style, Often Combined Local History, Religious Reflection, Folklore, And His Own Autobiographical Commentary.

Published Late In His Life, The History Of Rippon (1777) Is One Of His Final Works And Focuses On The Cathedral City Of Ripon In North Yorkshire. In It, Gent Chronicles The City’s Ancient Origins, Religious Foundations, And Notable Landmarks, Particularly Ripon Minster, While Weaving In Stories Of Saints, Local Legends, And His Personal Impressions.

Though Not A Travel Guide In The Modern Sense, The History Of Rippon Can Be Seen As A Forerunner Of The Travel Guide Genre. Gent’s Vivid Descriptions Of Architecture, Customs, And Historical Events Offered Readers A Virtual Tour Of The City. His Aim Was Not Only To Inform But To Inspire Moral Reflection And Regional Pride, Goals That Align Closely With The Spirit Of Early Travel Literature.

In A Time Before Mass Tourism And Standard Guidebooks, Gent’s Works Served As One Of The First Efforts To Map The Cultural Landscape Of Northern England For A Broader Audience, Preserving Local Identity And Inviting Readers To Explore These Places In Both Body And Mind.

A Very Rare Pairing And A Wonderful Piece Of Local Yorkshire Social History.

Condition is good, commensurate with age and use. Both pieces are structurally sound. Some age related discolouration to book pages and the fold-out map of Ripon inside the book is somewhat faded. Good condition overall.

Measures 41.5cm x 33.5cm (framed print) & 20.5cm x 13cm x 2.5cm (book)

Weighs 1250 grams (framed print) & 400 grams (book) = Toal Combined 1650 grams

 

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