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Creator:
Strutt, Joseph, 1749–1802
Title(s):
A biographical dictionary : containing an historical account of all the engravers, from the earliest period of the art of engraving to the present time, and a short list of their most esteemed works : with the cyphers, monograms, and particular marks, used by each master, accurately copied from the originals, and properly explained : to which is prefixed, an essay on the rise and progress of the art of engraving, both on copper and on wood : with several curious specimens of the performances of the most ancient artists / by Joseph Strutt.
Published/Created:
London : Printed by J. Davis ... for Robert Faulder, 1785-1786.
Physical Description:
2 v. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.
Holdings:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
NE800 S8 1785+ Copy 1 Oversize
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Rare Books and Manuscripts
NE800 S8 1785+ Copy 2 Oversize
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Rare Books and Manuscripts
NE800 S8 1785+ Copy 3 Oversize
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Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Frontispiece to v. 2 engraved by Joseph Strutt; after Raphael. Plates printed in sepia.
British Art Center has 3 copies. Copy 1 is bound in original boards, as issued. Copy 2 has spines for vols. 1-2 labeled 6-7.
Subject Terms:
Artists' marks.
Davis, J. -- Printer.
Engravers -- Biography.
Engravers' marks.
Engraving -- Specimens -- 1785–1786.
Faulder, Robert -- Publisher.
Monograms.
Prints -- History.
Contributors:
Strutt, Joseph, 1749–1802, engraver.
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