Evelyn, John] Sculptura: or the History and Art of Chalcography and Engraving in Copper ... to which is annexed a new manner of Engraving or Mezzo Tinto. London: Printed by J. C. for G. G. Beedle and J. Collins 1662 8vo (6 1/4 x 4 in.; 158 x 102 mm). Engraved frontispiece after Evelyn by AH, one folding mezzotint by Prince Rupert after Jusepe de Ribera one full-page engraved text illustration, extra-illustrated with 3 engraved plates containing figures 1-18 from an unidentified physiological work; first quire browned, marginal spotting in quire C, upper margin cut short. Later polished tree calf, triple-fillet border, spine richly gilt, edges gilt; corners and joints worn, endleaves edge-stained from binding.
Evelyn, John] Sculptura: or the History and Art of Chalcography and Engraving in Copper ... to which is annexed a new manner of Engraving or Mezzo Tinto. London: Printed by J. C. for G. G. Beedle and J. Collins 1662 8vo (6 1/4 x 4 in.; 158 x 102 mm). Engraved frontispiece after Evelyn by AH, one folding mezzotint by Prince Rupert after Jusepe de Ribera one full-page engraved text illustration, extra-illustrated with 3 engraved plates containing figures 1-18 from an unidentified physiological work; first quire browned, marginal spotting in quire C, upper margin cut short. Later polished tree calf, triple-fillet border, spine richly gilt, edges gilt; corners and joints worn, endleaves edge-stained from binding.
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