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A biographical dictionary : containing an historical account of all the engravers, from the earliest period of the art of engraving to the present time; and a short list of their most esteemed works. With the cyphers, monograms, and particular marks, used by each master, accurately copied from the originals, and properly explained. To which is prefixed, An essay on the rise and progress of the art of engraving, both on copper and on wood. With several curious specimens of the performances of the most ancient artists (v.2)

Archive Print Item: Large Art A-0.19 STR

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Title: A biographical dictionary : containing an historical account of all the engravers, from the earliest period of the art of engraving to the present time; and a short list of their most esteemed works. With the cyphers, monograms, and particular marks, used by each master, accurately copied from the originals, and properly explained. To which is prefixed, An essay on the rise and progress of the art of engraving, both on copper and on wood. With several curious specimens of the performances of the most ancient artists (v.2)

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Classmark: Large Art A-0.19 STR

Creator(s): Strutt, Joseph (1749-1802)

Additional creator(s): Pre-1801 Imprint Collection (Library of Congress) (Other)

Publisher: Printed by J. Davis for R. Faulder

Publication city: London

Date(s): 1785-86

Language: English

Size and medium: 2 volumes, 18 plates (part color)

Persistent link: https://explore.library.leeds.ac.uk/special-collections-explore/188326

Printed items catalogue: https://leeds.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/fulldisplay?vid=44LEE_INST:VU1&docid=alma991008705809705181

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