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(Blenheim) (MAVOR, William) A NEW DESCRIPTION OF BLENHEIM, The
Seat Of His Grace The Duke Of Marlborough: Containing A Full And Accurate
Account Of The Paintings, Tapestry, And Furniture; A Picturesque Tour
Of The GARDENS & PARK;... With A Preliminary Essay On Landscape
Gardening. Oxford: J. Munday, 1811. Eighth edition, "improved and enlarged. Embellished with a new and elegant Plan of the Park, &c." The palace at Blenheim was begun in 1706 by Vanbrugh. Bridgeman and Wise both worked on the gardens and Capability Brown made extensive alterations in 1764. Mavor's guide to the palace and grounds was first published in 1787 and enlarged in subsequent editions. The text begins with a ten page "Essay On Landscape Gardening," first added to the guide in 1797 and written largely in praise of Brown, Kent and the grounds at Blenheim. Well over half of the remaining text is devoted to a descriptive account of the gardens, river and park. Also included are four engraved views and a 9.5" x 14.5" folding plan of the grounds. The number of plates varies in different editions, with four (as here) being the largest number generally found. 8vo (20.2 x 12.7 cm); viii + 150 pp. + 4 engraved plates and an engraved folding plan. Contemporary half-leather with marbled boards, somewhat worn; spine label worn away; mild foxing on plates. $750.00
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