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1765 Anecdotes Painting in England FAMOUS ART 113 Full-Page Portraits 5v Walpole The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think. Horace Walpole Horace Walpole was an English historian during the 18th-century, known for his letters, his collection of writings on noble authors, art commentary, and philosophical novels. One of Walpole s best and most famous works was his Anecdotes of Painting in England . This work is filled with 113 portrait engravings of notable English art, portraits, sculptures, paintings of royal families, and iconic scenes. Item number: #9632 Price: $750 WALPOLE, Horace Anecdotes of painting in England: with some account of the principal artists; and incidental notes on other arts; collected by the late Mr. George Vertue; and now digested and published from his original Mss. by Mr. Horace Walpole. The second edition. Multa renascentur quae jam cecidere. [Twickenham]: Printed by Thomas Kirgate at Strawberry-Hill, MDCCLXV. [1765]-71 [1765-80]. Details: Collation: Complete with all pages; 3 tomes Complete Vol. 1 xiii, [1], 182, [20] 16 engraved plates Vol. 2 [2], 182, [58] 28 engraved plates Bound with Vol. 1 Vol. 3 [2], 167, [10] 38 engraved plates A Catalogue of Engravers [4], 140, 14, 20, [8] 9 engraved plates Bound with Vol. 3 Vol. 4 [2], x, 151, [9] 22 engraved plates Language: English Binding: Leather; tight & secure Vol. 1-2: Visible repair at front inner hinge Size: ~9in X 7.5in (23cm x 19cm) Very rare and desirable Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 9632 Photos available upon request. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9632
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