Shelfmark
Cg.1.2.10
Additional shelfmark
Cq.1.2.03 - Cq.1.2.10 (Copy 2)
Author
Title
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 ... To which is prefixed, an essay on the rise and progress of the art of engraving ... By Joseph Strutt. Vol. I [- II].
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : Printed by J. Davis, for Robert Faulder, 1785-1786.
Physical description
2v., plates ; 4to.
Note
Half-title.
Note
Bound in one vol.
Provenance
Storer bequest label dated 1800; bequeathed to Eton by Anthony Morris Storer in 1799.
Provenance
Copy 2: Bookplate of Eton College Library.
Binding
18th century gold-tooled, polished calf. Small floral tool in corners.
Binding
Copy 2: 20th century half red morocco and buckram.
Copy-specific note
Copy 2: Previously Bl.7.7-15 and Cr.5.
Copy-specific note
Copy 2: Bound in 8 vols., each interleaved and extra-illustrated with both loose and tipped-in engravings.
Subject
Engravers Early works to 1800.
Subject
Engraving Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Faulder, Robert, 1747 or 8 - 1815 bookseller.
Added entry--name
Storer, Anthony Morris, 1746 - 1799 former owner.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B14010