Perthshire - The Town of Perth. The New British Traveller was one of a number of publications by Alexander Hogg aiming to tap the bouyant market for works on British topography and antiquities. It included text on each couny, a set of county maps by T. Conder and others, and numerous copperplate prints by a variety of engravers. The work was initially issued in 60 parts from c1783, and then as a complete work from 1784. Situated on the River Tay, Perth is a relatively modern name for the town, which until the mid 17th century was known as St. Johnstoun, the parish church being dedicated to John the Baptist. It was created a Royal Burgh in the 12th century, from which time the Kings of Scotland also came to be crowned at nearby Scone Abbey. The town was always a centre for trade, both locally and internationally, and around the time of this print was known for its linen, leather, bleach and distilling industries. A small area of worm damage to the bottom-left corner of the print, but would still mount-up successfully.

Perthshire - Silver Strand, Loch Katrine. Picturesque Europe was a serialised partwork, designed as a showcase for steel and wood engravings after and by significant artists of the day. The 60 parts were published monthly from 1875 to 1880.When sets of parts were completed, they were also sold as complete volumes, building to a full 5-volume set, 2 volumes of which were devoted to the British Isles.This wood-cut print was engraved by J.W. Whymper, and shows a well known beauty spot in the Trossachs. Silver Strand is a beach on a short promontary on the northern shore of Loch Katrine jusr opposite Ellen's Isle. It has attracted artists (including Turner) and photographers since the late 18th century, and was popularised by Sir Walter Scott's poem "The Lady of the Lake" published in 1810. Loch Katrine runs for 8 miles through Strath Gartney, and has since 1859 been Glasgow's main source of drinking water.