An essay upon prints; containing remarks upon the principles of picturesque beauty, the different kinds of prints, and the characters of the most noted masters; illustrated by criticisms upon particular pieces; to which are added, some cautions that may be useful in collecting prints.

An essay upon prints; containing remarks upon the principles of picturesque beauty, the different kinds of prints, and the characters of the most noted masters; illustrated by criticisms upon particular pieces; to which are added, some cautions that may be useful in collecting prints.

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Gilpin, William, 1724-1804
Imprint:	London, J. Robson, 1768.
Description:	iv, 4, 249 p. 20 cm.
Language:	English
Subject:	Engraving Engravers Engravers. Engraving. Armorial bookplates (Provenance) Numbers (Provenance) Calf bindings (Binding) Lettering pieces (Binding) Gold tooled bindings (Binding)
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/1399809

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Other authors / contributors:	Shuckburgh-Evelyn, George Augustus William, Sir, 1751-1804, former owner.
Provenance:	Armorial bookplate: Sir George Shuckburgh Bart: [in manuscript:] 16. Sticker with manuscript numbers: 2754. Manuscript annotation of author's name at base of title page: By a Mr Gilpin. Binding: polished calf over boards with gilt paneling; red morocco lettering piece; gilt decoration on board edges.

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Call Number:	NE840.G480 1768
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