Shelfmark
DDl.5.06
Author
Title
Sculptura: or the history, and art of chalcography and engraving in copper. : With an ample enumeration of the most renowned masters, and their works. To which is annexed a new manner of engraving, or mezzo tinto, communicated by His Highness Prince Rupert to the authour of this treatise.
Varying form of title
History, and art of chalcography and engraving in copper
Varying form of title
History of chalcography by J.E
Varying form of title
Sculptura, or The history of chalcography
Varying form of title
Evelyn Chalcography
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : Printed by J[ames].C[ottrell]. for G. Beedle, and T. Collins, at the Middle-Temple Gate, and J. Crook in St. Pauls Church-yard, 1662.
Physical description
[32], 148, [4]p [2] leaves of plates (one folded) : ill. (metal cut) ; 17cm. (8vo.)
Note
With an additional title page (plate) engraved, with title "History of chalcography by J.E." (i.e., John Evelyn), and signed: JE inv AH scu (i.e. designed by John Evelyn and engraved by A. Hertochs).
Note
Printer's name from ESTC.
Note
With a folded mezzotint plate, bound between K8 and L1, representing the head of Spagnoletto's Execution of St. John the Baptist, signed R P f, i.e. Prince Rupert.
Note
Running title reads: Sculptura, or The history of chalcography.
Note
Includes bibliography.
Note
The last two leaves bear a statment by the author with caption title: An advertisement.
Note
Pencil inside back cover: "Z. 6".
Citation/references note
Wing (CD-ROM, 1996), E3513
Citation/references note
Keynes, J. John Evelyn, 33
Citation/references note
ESTC, R351
Additional physical form available
Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich. University Microfilms, 1975. 2 microfilm reels. 35 mm. (Early English books, 1641-1700; 561:16, 691:3).
Provenance
Stamp of Eton School Library.
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of Villiers Hatton.
Binding
17th? century red morocco; double gilt fillet to form a border; gilt panels; gilt-tooled spine; five raised bands; spine title: "Evelyn Chalcography".
Subject
Engraving History Early works to 1800.
Subject
Mezzotint engraving Early works to 1800.
Subject
Engraving Early works to 1800.
Subject
Illustration of books Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Cottrel, James, fl. 1649 - 1670 printer.
Added entry--name
Collins, Thomas, fl. 1650 - 1682 bookseller.
Added entry--name
Crooke, John, ? - d. 1669 bookseller.
Added entry--name
Hatton, Villiers, 1852 - 1914 Major General, former owner.
Added entry--name
Rupert, ca. 1075 - 1129 Prince, Count Palatine, artist.
Added entry--name
Hertocks, A. engraver.
Added entry--name
Bedell, Gabriel, ? - d. 1668 bookseller.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B25662