Description: This is a signed receipt from Samuel Middiman (1750-1815), a famous English engraver. The receipt is dated July 26, 1815, and was given to a well-known English publisher for a payment for an engraving that Middiman did for one of their books. The receipt is 3.4" by 7.2", and is in very good condition, with a minor blemish in the middle (see scans). As best I can read it, the receipt reads as follows: July 26, 1815 Received of (???) Cadell & Davies Thirty Six fifteen shillingsPounds ^ for Ingravening (sic) a view of Haweswater £ 36.15.0 S. Middiman (There is an embossed design in the middle.I cannot make out the third word; see scans) A few words of explanation: Cadell & Davies was a notablepublishing firm which was founded by Thomas Cadell. Cadellfirst partnered with William Strahan, and later with Strahan's son Andrew, to form Strahan & Cadell. After Cadell's death, his son took over the firm, and later partnered with William Davies to form Cadell & Davies. Two of the most famous books that were first published by Strahan & Cadell were Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon, and The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith. Some of the many other famous authors who had first editions published by one of the Cadell publishing firms were Robert Burns, Samuel Johnson, David Hume, Tobias Smollett, Hannah More, and William Blackstone, to name a few. The receipt was for an engraving of a painting of Haweswater,a lake located in northwest England. The painting was byartist Joseph Farington (1747-1821), and was done for a book by writer Thomas Hartwell Horne (1780-1862). The book wastitled The Lakes of Lancashire, Westmorland, and Cumberland,and it was published by Cadell & Davies in 1816 (the year after this receipt was signed). The book is now scarce, and copies sell for $800 to $1200, sometimes more. Middiman did many engravings for this book, all based on paintings by Farington. The signed receipt comes with a certificate of authenticity from JG Autographs. Shipping is FREE via USPS First Class Mail. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
Price: 55 USD
Location: Columbus, Ohio
End Time: 2025-01-23T10:55:12.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Signed by: Samuel Middiman
Autograph Authentication: JG Autographs
Original/Reproduction: Original
