Various illustrations by Maria Sibylla Merian and others[?] employing alchemical symbols and icons.
Description:
Added t.p.; title within engraved border., Folded plate: Figura I measures 34 x 33 cm., Folded plate: Figura II measures 39 x 31 cm., Folded plate: Figura III measures 35 x 35 cm., Folded plate: Figura IV measures 35 x 39 cm., and Many of the tracts have special t.ps. dated 1677.
Angus, William, 1752-1821 Bicknell, Alexander, d. 1796 Bowring, E. J Longueville, Peter, fl. 1727, Quarll, Philip
Published / Created:
1786
Call Number:
Ik L867 727Hc
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Books, Journals & Pamphlets
Alternative Title:
English hermit.
Description:
Ascribed by some authorities to Alexander Bicknell., Preface signed W. L. who attributes narrative to Mr Dorrington. For a discussion of the authorship cf. A. Esdaile's "Author and publisher in 1727: The English hermit", in the Library, 4th ser., v.2, p. 185-192., and Running title: The English hermit.
BEIN Defoe 50 719 1: Publisher's advertisements, [4] p. following p. 364. Bookplate of John Frederick Doveton, L.L.B., First ed., first issue, with second state of t.p., third state of preface, and first state of text p. 353--cf. Hutchins, Robinson Crusoe, p. 52-71., and Published April 25, 1719.
Sculptura, or, The history and art of chalcography, and engraving in copper : with an ample
Image Count:
9
Resource Type:
Books, Journals & Pamphlets
Description:
Bound with Faithorne, W. The art of graveing London, 1662. "An advertisement" of Abraham Bosse’s "Traicte des manieres de graver en taille douce sur l’airain": [3] p. at end. and Dedication signed: J. Evelyn.
Subject (Topic):
Engraving --Early works to 1800, Engraving --History, and Mezzotint engraving--17th century
Collection Created:
London : Printed by J.C. for G. Beedle, and T. Collins, at the Middle-Temple Gate, and J. Crook in St. Pauls Church-yard, 1662