A catalogue of the extensive and truly magnificent collection of prints

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 With original front and back wrappers from part one and front wrapper from Second Part bound in. Some pencil notations.

“Introductory observations on the utility of the art of engraving; the general instruction and entertainment afforded by prints; and some remarks on the difference and variety in impressions”–Signed Thomas Dodd, pp. vii-x.

  • Author: Dodd, Thomas, 1771-1850.
  • Title: A catalogue of the extensive and truly magnificent collection of prints : forming altogether an unusual display of the most rare and superior productions of the French, Flemish, German and English engravers … : and upwards of 1500 pieces by the hand of Wenceslaus Hollar … : and a capital and rich collection of portraits by and after Sir Anthony Vandyke … which will be sold by a auction, by Mr. Thos. Dodd … on Tuesday, the 6th day of February, 1810.
  • Published: [London : Dodd, 1810] ([London] : Printed by J. & W. Smith, King Street, Seven Dials)

Catalog record

125 D639 810

Acquired December 2012

To the admirers of the fine arts of every country

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First line of text: This is to give notice that early in the Spring of 1818, will be sold by auction, in London, the greatest collection of copper-plates … the property of Messrs. J. and J. Boydell lately deceased.

  • Author: Hurst, Robinson, and Co.
  • Title: To the admirers of the fine arts of every country.
  • Published: [London : Printed by W. Bulmer and Co., Cleveland Row, 1817]

bound with

  • Title: A catalogue of engraved copper-plates, by the most esteemed artists, after the finest pictures and drawings of the Italian, Flemish, German, French, English, and other schools … forming part of the stock of Hurst, Robinson, and Co. …
  • Published: [London : J. Moyes, printer, 1820]

Catalog Record

125 H966 820

Acquired July 2012