{"product_id":"rare-pairing-of-18th-century-portrait-of-thomas-gent-1693-1778-original-copy-of-of-his-book-the-history-of-rippon-1777","title":"Rare Pairing Of 18th Century Portrait Of Thomas Gent (1693–1778) \u0026 Original Copy Of Of His Book, ‘The History of Rippon (1777)’","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- FREE UK SHIPPING WITH ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS PLEASE PROCEED TO CHECKOUT\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFOR SHIPPING QUOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 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)’. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuite Astonishing Is The Fact The Book ‘Gent’ Is Holding In The Portrait Is The Exact Copy Of The Book On Offer Here!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite Its Title, The Book, Is Not Limited To Ripon, But Includes Trips Too Beverley, Pontefract, Wakefield, Leeds, Keighley, Skipton, Knaresborough And York. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThough Not A Travel Guide In The Modern Sense, The Book Can Be Seen As A Forerunner Of The Travel Guide Genre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResearch 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!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThomas 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThough 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Very Rare Pairing And A Wonderful Piece Of Local Yorkshire Social History.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures 41.5cm x 33.5cm (framed print) \u0026amp; 20.5cm x 13cm x 2.5cm (book)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighs 1250 grams (framed print) \u0026amp; 400 grams (book) = Toal Combined 1650 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Returns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Source Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55725402259839,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/files\/B0FDF880-5F1F-4409-92C0-E84DCEC43992.jpg?v=1752829798","url":"https:\/\/folkandfableantiques.com\/products\/rare-pairing-of-18th-century-portrait-of-thomas-gent-1693-1778-original-copy-of-of-his-book-the-history-of-rippon-1777","provider":"Folk \u0026 Fable Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}