Accession number
PML 145574-75
Creator
Worlidge, T. (Thomas), 1700-1766.
Published
A Londres : Imprimé par Dryden Leach, pour M. Worlidge ... et J. Wicksteed, graveur de sçeaux a Bath, 1768.
Credit line
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
Notes
Engravings include both historical and mythological figures.
Frontispiece engraving by Worlidge, dated 1754, is a self-portrait depicting him posing as Rembrandt in period costume, in the act of engraving.
Includes list of subscribers.
Same t.p. used in both volumes, "Vol. 1."
Translation of: A select collection of drawings from curious antique gems.
Frontispiece engraving by Worlidge, dated 1754, is a self-portrait depicting him posing as Rembrandt in period costume, in the act of engraving.
Includes list of subscribers.
Same t.p. used in both volumes, "Vol. 1."
Translation of: A select collection of drawings from curious antique gems.
Description
2 v. ([10], 48 p., [89] leaves of plates; [2] p., [91] leaves of plates) : ill., ports. ; 30 cm
Provenance
Gordon N. Ray.
Binding
Contemporary crimson morocco, onlaid border and bands on spine of green morocco, gold-tooled in chinoiserie and classical motifs, by Kalthoeber.
Classification
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