October 6, 2010

List of Original Subscribers

The Orchids of Mexico and Guatemala was one of the most revolutionary orchid books of it's time when it was first published in the mid-19th century.  Only 125 copies of the first edition were ever produced.  Fortunately, a new softcover edition is now available for purchase.

Here is a list of the original purchasers of the first edition of The Orchids of Mexico and Guatemala:

The Top 20 Royalty of the Era

  • Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen Dowager.
  • His Majesty the King of the Belgians.
  • His Serene Highness the Grand Duke of Tuscany.
  • His Grace the Duke of Bedford.
  • His Grace the Duke of Devonshire.
  • His Grace the Duke of Marlborough.
  • His Grace the Duke of Northumberland.
  • His Grace the Duke of Sutherland.
  • Right Hon. the Earl of Derby.
  • Right Hon. the Earl Fitzwilliam.
  • Right Hon. the Earl Talbot.
  • Right Hon. the Earl of Powis.
  • Right Hon. the Earl of Burlington.
  • The Lady Grey, of Groby.
  • The Lady Rolle.
  • Right Hon. Viscount Milton.
  • Right Hon. Viscount Lowther.
  • The Baron Von Humboldt, Berlin.
  • The Count Torlonia, Rome.
  • The Baron Delessert, Paris.
Lesser Royals and Wealthy Patrons
  • Sir P. De Malpas Grey Egerton, Bart., M. P.
  • Sir Charles Lemon, Bart., M. P.
  • Sir J. R. REID, Bart., M. P.
  • Adderley, Mrs., Barlaston Hall, Staffordshire.
  • Allcard, John, Esq., Stratford Green.
  • Butt, Rev. Thomas, Trentham, Stafordshire.
  • Birley, H. H., Esq., Swinton Park, Manchester.
  • Bow, W., Esq., Millbert Villa, Broughton.
  • Brocklehurst, T., Esq., The Fence, Macclesfield.
  • Baxter, R., Esq., Dee Hill, Chester.
  • Barclay, R., Esq., Lombard Street.
  • Barker, G., Esq., F. R. S., Springfield Birmingham.
  • Brewen, R., Esq., Leicester.
  • Baker, T. J., Lloyd, Esq., Hardwick Court, Gloucester.
  • Botfield, Beriah, Esq., Norton Hall, Daventry.
  • Crossley, L. T., Esq., Olive Mount, Liverpool.
  • Clowes, Rev. J. Broughton, Manchester.
  • Cheetham's Library, Manchester.
  • Copeland, Alderman, M. P., Lincoln's Inn Fields.
  • Compton, G., Esq., Milan.
  • Cox, Frederick G., Esq., Bennett's Hill, Doctors' Commons.
  • Davenport, Charles, Esq., Tunstall, Staffordshire.
  • Daubeny, Professor, Oxford.
  • Digby, E., Esq.
  • Edwards, Rev. E. J., Trentham, Staffordshire.
  • Egerton, W., Esq., Tatton Park, Cheshire.
  • Fielding, W. B., Esq., Stodday Lodge, Lancaster.
  • Glegg, Mrs., Rostherne Hall, Cheshire.
  • Grundy, Miss, Seedfield, Bury.
  • Gould, R., Esq., Manchester.
  • Grant, D., Esq., Manchester.
  • Grant, W., Esq., Springside, Bury.
  • Glegg, J. B., Esq., Withington Hall, Cheshire.
  • Holt, Miss, Redivals, Bury.
  • Harter, J. C, Esq., Broughton Hall.
  • Horticultural Society, The, 21, Regent Street.
  • Harrison, R., Esq., Aigburgh, Liverpool.
  • Horsfall, C, Esq., Everton, Liverpool.
  • Holford, R. S., Esq., Weston Birt, Gloucestershire.
  • Hodges, Twisden, Esq.
  • Kinnersley, Mrs., Clough Hall, Staffordshire.
  • Kean, Mrs., Rowley Hall, Staffordshire.
  • Lloyd, Edward, Esq., Cheetham Hill, Manchester.
  • Leaf, W., Esq., Old Change.
  • Lawrence, Mrs., Whitehall Place.
  • Llewellyn, J. D., Esq., F. R. S., Penllargare, Swansea.
  • Loddiges, Messrs., Hackney.
  • Legh, G. C, Esq., M. P., High Legh, Cheshire.
  • Moss, John, Esq., Otterspool, Liverpool.
  • Minton, Herbert, Esq., Stoke-upon-Trent.
  • Morris, Valentine, Esq., St. Mary-at-Hill.
  • Portico Library, The, Manchester.
  • Perkins, F., Esq., Southwark.
  • Schofield, W. T., Esq., Manchester.
  • Solly, R. H., Esq., F. R. S., Great Ormond Street.
  • Shirley, E. P., Esq., M. P., Eatington Park, Warwickshire.
  • Sparrow, Miss, Bishton Hall, Staffordshire.
  • Splitgerber, D., Esq.
  • Tomlinson, J., Esq., Cliff Ville, Newcastle-under-Lyne.
  • Van Marum, Dr. M., Taylerian Library.
  • Van der Hoop, M. Amsterdam.
  • Williamson, H. H., Esq., Greenway Bank, Staffordshire.
  • Wilbraham, Mrs., Rode Hall, Cheshire.
  • Walker, J. H., Esq.
  • Warner, T. Esq.
  • Walker, G. Esq.
  • Wailes, G., Esq., Newcastle.
  • Wilson, Christopher, Esq., Rigmaden Park, Kirby Lonsdale.
  • Wood, W. E. Collins, Esq., Keithwick, Perth.
  • Wilmore, J., Esq., Oldford, Manchester.
  • Walker, J. G., Esq.

Booksellers

  • Black and Armstrong, Messrs., 1 copy.
  • Simpkin and Marshall, Messrs., 2 copies.
  • Longman and Co., Messrs., 2 copies.
  • Reddall, Mrs. A. B., Congleton.
  • Rawson, Christopher, Esq., Hope House, Halifax.
  • Russell, J. Watts, Esq., Earn Hall, Staffordshire. I Bohn, Henry, G., 10 copies
  • Rucker, S., Esq., Wandsworth. Godwin, Mr. (Bath), 1 copy.

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