2 volumes. First edition 1859.
Library bookplate of Herbert Foster Anderton.
Herbert came to Shetland around 1892, where he bought
the estates of Melby and Vaila. He used Vaila House as a
summer home for many years, but in his latter years he had
made it his permanent residence.
Vaila Hall was originally built in 1696 by Scalloway merchant
James Mitchell, and in 1893 Herbert had it enlarged. By 1901,
Vaila had over 30 inhabitants, most of them staff of the Andertons.
Herbert built a replica Buddhist temple on the isle, which by 1988
was in ruins. [Shetland History Online]
Half calf over grey cloth.
Gilt title to spine.
Gilt-top page block.
Volume I.
vii, 352 pages.
Frontispiece tinted lithograph.
Volume II.
iv, 344 pages.
Frontispiece tinted lithograph.
The daughter of the artist Thomas Heaphy went on a trip to Tangiers
and married the British consul there. She was a watercolourist and
describes the scenery and history of the places her husband was stationed.
Elizabeth became friends and gained the confidence of several 'Moorish'
ladies and was invited into their homes where she gained an insight into
their lives. The Tenerife volume caused a stir, as she criticized the injustices
and inefficiency of the Spanish government of the Canary Islands. Despite
her having set up the academy of arts in Tenerife her husband (with her)
had to look for a new diplomatic post, which led them to settle in New England.
During visits to England Elizabeth Murray founded the Society of Female Artists
in London, serving on its first committee. In Tenerife she had been an honorary
member of the newly founded Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Miguel Arcangel.
[Abe Books].
Recorded shipping weight 2000g.
Shipped and insured by recorded delivery.
- Binding Condition: Very good
- Overall Condition: Very good
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