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.

  • Strutt, Joseph, 1749-1802.
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M,DCC,LXXXV. [1785]-86
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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

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

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