Raspe, Rudolph E.: A Descriptive Catalogue of a General Collection of Ancient and Modern Engraved Gems, cameos as well as intaglios taken from the most celebrated cabinets in Europe; and cast in coloured pastes, white enamel, and sulphur, by James Tassie, modeller. 2 vols. London: James Tassie, 1791. lxxiv, 800, 12, 50, 16 pages plus 58 engraved plates. This one of only 21 subscribers copies on large paper, this copy for George Douglas of Carvers with his book plate to each front pastedown. Bound in period rolled calf, with gilt spined; vol I rebacked preserving much of the original spine. 29x23cms. Raspe's monumental catalogue of Tassie's casts of cameos and intaglios is still, after 220 years, an essential tool for establishing the history and provenance of engraved gems. Text in English and French.
Raspe's monumental catalogue of Tassie's casts of cameos and intaglios is still, after 220 years, an essential tool for establishing the history and provenance of engraved gems. Text in English and French
Raspa R.E. The Adventures of Baron Munchausen. In Russian /Raspe R.E. Priklyucheniya barona Myunkhauzena. Series: Open a book Artist Vadim Chelak. A retelling of Korney Chukovsky. M. Labyrinth Press 2013. We have thousands of titles and often several copies of each title may be available. Please feel free to contact us for a detailed description of the copies available. SKUalb1b5f7a8c03b166ce.
Paris, G. Crès et Cie, "Pour la Société des médecins bibliophiles", 1924, 13,2 x 19,2, 103 pages cousues sous couverture rempliée illustrée. Tirage limité à 275 exemplaires.
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