A collection of etchings after the most eminent masters of the Dutch and Flemish schools, particularly Rembrandt, Ostade, Cornelius Bega and Van Vliet, accompanied with sundry miscellaneous pieces and a few original designs by David Deuchar, seal engraver. Edinburgh, Dec. 22, 1803.
by David Deuchar (1743-1808)
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Folio (38x28 cm.). Bound in two full navy morocco bindings, paneled in gilt and blind. Edges gilt. With two engraved titles bordered in a floral motif and 366 etchings on proof india paper trimmed and mounted on 188 leaves. On the second page Deuchar's trade card with his coat of arms and the text 'David Deuchar, seal engraver to his Royal Higness Geo. Prince of Wales. Edinburgh'.Very good copy, only top 3 cm. leather of spine missing. In handwriting on first free endpaper a dedication d.d. St. Leonards 20-10-1832 to Caroline Lucas Rennie from her husband. B1595 A.S. Marks, Burlington Magazine, (116) 1974 p.853
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- Antiquariaat Arine van der Steur (NL)
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- Title
- A collection of etchings after the most eminent masters of the Dutch and Flemish schools, particularly Rembrandt, Ostade, Cornelius Bega and Van Vliet, accompanied with sundry miscellaneous pieces and a few original designs by David Deuchar, seal engraver. Edinburgh, Dec. 22, 1803.
- Author
- David Deuchar (1743-1808)
- Book Condition
- Used
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- Binding
- Hardcover
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- Leaves
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- Gilt
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- Morocco
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- Spine
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- Edges
- The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...