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 mezzotinto, communicated by His Highness Prince Rupert to the author of this treatise /
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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London :
Printed for J. Payne,
1755.
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| Edition: | The 2d ed. Containing some corrections and additions taken from the Margin of the author's printed Copy; an Etching of his head, by Mr. Worlidge; an exact Copy of the mezzotinto done by Prince Rupert, by Mr. Houston; a translation of all the Greek and Latin passages; and memoirs of the author's life. |
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| Item Description: | The Cushing Library/Laughlin Collection copy is signed by "Tho. Randolph" C[hrist] C[hurch] C[ambridge], has an early manuscript note referring to a mistake made in the book, and contains the bookseller's description. Purchased for the Cushing Library/Laughlin Collection by The Cushing Library. |
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| Physical Description: | 3 preliminary leaves, [iii]-xxxvi, 140 pages frontispiece (portrait) 2 plates (1 folded) 19 cm. |