A Collection of Antique Vases, Altars, Paterae, Tripods, Candelabra, Sarcophagi, &c. From Various Museums and Collections, Engraved on 170 Plates. With Historical Essays.
by MOSES, Henry
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Henry G. Bohn, Covent Garden. London. [1814]. 4to.. pp. 61, (i). Engraved title-page, 150 engraved plates [9 with a terra-cotta wash, 1 with a black wash], 18 engraved vignettes in text. Later red morocco gilt, all edges gilt, sides faded and marked, both joints weak, front more so. *LARGE PAPER copy.
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- Title
- A Collection of Antique Vases, Altars, Paterae, Tripods, Candelabra, Sarcophagi, &c. From Various Museums and Collections, Engraved on 170 Plates. With Historical Essays.
- Author
- MOSES, Henry
- Book Condition
- Used
- Publisher
- Henry G. Bohn, Covent Garden. London. [1814]. 4to.
- Keywords
- ARCHITECTURE ORNAMENT
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