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. By Joseph Strutt.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Strutt, Joseph, 1749-1802.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Engravers--Biography.

Engravers.

Engravers--Dictionaries--Early works to 1800.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (2v.,plates )

Other Title:

Biographical dictionary

Place of Publication:

London : printed by J. Davis, for Robert Faulder, New Bond Street, M,DCC,LXXXV. [1785]-86.

Notes:

Each volume has a half-title.

V.2 p. [2],17,[1] have vertical chainlines.

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T102847.

OCLC:

642246538