A descriptive catalogue of a general collection of ancient and modern engraved gems, cameos as well as intaglios, taken from the most celebrated cabinets in Europe; and cast in coloured pastes, white enamel, and sulphur, by James Tassie, modeller; arranged and described by R.E. Raspe; and illustrated with copper-plates. To which is prefixed, an introduction on the various uses of this collection, the origin of the art of engraving on hard stones, and the progress of pastes.
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London :
printed for and sold by James Tassie, No. 20, Leicester-Fields; and J. Murray, bookseller, No. 32, Fleet-Street. C. Buckton, printer, Great Pulteney Street,
M,DCC,XCI. [1791]
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Item Description: | Volumes 1 and 2 with parallel English and French title pages. With 58 numbered plates. Reproduction of original from Library of Congress. Electronic resource. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (2 volumes,) |
| Place of Publication: | Great Britain -- England -- London. |