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.
de Raspe, Rudolph E
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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.
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- 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.
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- Raspe, Rudolph E
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- London: James Tassie, 1791.
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