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A description of the works of the ingenious delineator and engraver Wenceslaus Hollar
disposed into classes of different sorts; with some account of his life
by George Vertue
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This edition published in 1759 by Printed for William Bathoe ... in London.
Written in English
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A description of the works of the ingenious delineator and engraver Wenceslaus Hollar: disposed into classes of different sorts; with some account of his life
1759, Printed for William Bathoe ...
in English
- 2d ed., with additions.
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A description of the works of the ingenious delineator and engraver Wenceslaus Hollar
First published in 1759
A description of the works of the ingenious delineator and engraver Wenceslaus Hollar
disposed into classes of different sorts; with some account of his life
This edition published in 1759 by Printed for William Bathoe ... in London.
Edition Notes
First published by Vertue, London, 1745.
Signatures: ab²A-Z²Aa-Qq².
Engraved vignette port. of Hollar on t.p., an engraved leaf with a view of London and "A table of Hollar's works divided into classes ...", an engraved headpiece at the first section, and a proposed monumental stone engraved by Vertue (?) on the final page. Tail pieces.
"Mr. Wenceslaus Hollar's ground for etching in copper or brass; with his directions how to use it", p. 133-136; "The life of Wenceslaus Hollar, engraver", p. [137]-151.
Includes bibliographical references.
Library's copy 2 interleaved and many catalogue items annotated; manuscript note on flyleaf hypothesizes interleaving by "J. Chas. Smith 1836" and the notes by "J. Strange" on the basis of sales reports.
Library's copy 3 with: A catalogue of the curious collection of pictures of George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. London, W. Bathoe, 1758. (86-B23772-1). This copy includes a full leaf port. of Hollars painted and engraved by Joannes Meyssens.
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