Webb, Philip Carteret, 1700-1770 - Social Networks and Archival Context (original) (raw)

English antiquary and politician.

From the description of Autograph signature on verso of an order (for payment), 1759 Oct. 11. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270588935

Philip Carteret Webb (1702-1770), barrister, politician, antiquary, and book collector, became a member of the London Society of Antiquaries in 1747, and as its lawyer, was responsible for securing the incorporation of the Society in 1751. His patron, Lord Chancellor Hardwicke, made him secretary of bankrupts in the court of chancery, a post which he retained until 1766.

From the description of A description of the library of the Escorial : Extracted from a book printed at Madrid, Anno 1657, intituled, "Descripcion breve del monasterio de S. Lorenzo el Real del Escorial." Por el P.F. Francisco, de los Santos / Translated by Philip Carteret Webb, circa 1754. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702180068

Epithet: barrister and antiquary, MP for Haslemere

British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000979.0x000350