B25662

Shelfmark

I.Tbs

Author

Evelyn, John

Title

Sculptura: or the history, and art of chalcography and engraving in copper. :, With an ample enumeration of the most renowned masters, and their works. To which is annexed a new manner of engraving, or mezzo tinto, communicated by His Highness Prince Rupert to the authour of this treatise.

Varying form of title

History, and art of chalcography and engraving in copper

Varying form of title

History of chalcography by J.E

Varying form of title

Sculptura, or The history of chalcography

Varying form of title

Evelyn Chalcography

Publication, distribution, etc.

London :, Printed by J[ames].C[ottrell]. for G. Beedle, and T. Collins, at the Middle-Temple Gate, and J. Crook in St. Pauls Church-yard,, 1662.

Physical description

[32], 148, [4]p [2] leaves of plates (one folded) :, ill. (metal cut) ;, 17cm.

Note

With an additional title page (plate) engraved, with title "History of chalcography by J.E." (i.e., John Evelyn), and signed: JE inv AH scu (i.e. designed by John Evelyn and engraved by A. Hertochs).

Note

Printer's name from ESTC.

Note

With a folded mezzotint plate, bound between K8 and L1, representing the head of Spagnoletto's Execution of St. John the Baptist, signed R P f, i.e. Prince Rupert.

Note

Running title reads: Sculptura, or The history of chalography.

Note

Includes bibliography.

Note

The last two leaves bear a statment by the author with caption title: An advertisement.

Note

Pencil inside back cover: "Z. 6".

Citation/references note

Wing (CD-ROM, 1996), E3513; Keynes, J. John Evelyn, 33; ESTC R351

Additional physical form available

Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich. University Microfilms, 1975. 2 microfilm reels. 35 mm. (Early English books, 1641-1700; 561:16, 691:3).

Provenance

Stamp of Eton School Library.

Provenance

Armorial bookplate of Villiers Hatton.

Binding

17th? century red morocco; double gilt fillet to form a border; gilt panels; gilt-tooled spine; five raised bands; spine title: "Evelyn Chalcography".

Subject

Engraving, History, Early works to 1800.

Subject

Mezzotint engraving, Early works to 1800.

Subject

Engraving, Early works to 1800.

Subject

Illustration of books, Early works to 1800.

Added entry--name

Cottrel, James, printer.

Added entry--name

Collins, Thomas, bookseller.

Added entry--name

Crooke, John, bookseller.

Added entry--name

Hatton, Villiers, Major General,, former owner.

Added entry--name

Rupert, Prince, Count Palatine,, artist.

Added entry--name

Hertocks, A, engraver.

Added entry--name

Bedell, Gabriel, bookseller.

Added entry--place

England, London.

001B25662

003LIBRARY CODE

096##$aI.Tbs

1001#$aEvelyn, John

24510$aSculptura: or the history, and art of chalcography and engraving in copper. :$bWith an ample enumeration of the most renowned masters, and their works. To which is annexed a new manner of engraving, or mezzo tinto, communicated by His Highness Prince Rupert to the authour of this treatise.

2463#$aHistory, and art of chalcography and engraving in copper

2463#$aHistory of chalcography by J.E

2463#$aSculptura, or The history of chalcography

2463#$aEvelyn Chalcography

260##$aLondon :$bPrinted by J[ames].C[ottrell]. for G. Beedle, and T. Collins, at the Middle-Temple Gate, and J. Crook in St. Pauls Church-yard,$c1662.

300##$a[32], 148, [4]p [2] leaves of plates (one folded) :$bill. (metal cut) ;$c17cm.

500##$aWith an additional title page (plate) engraved, with title "History of chalcography by J.E." (i.e., John Evelyn), and signed: JE inv AH scu (i.e. designed by John Evelyn and engraved by A. Hertochs).

500##$aPrinter's name from ESTC.

500##$aWith a folded mezzotint plate, bound between K8 and L1, representing the head of Spagnoletto's Execution of St. John the Baptist, signed R P f, i.e. Prince Rupert.

500##$aRunning title reads: Sculptura, or The history of chalography.

500##$aIncludes bibliography.

500##$aThe last two leaves bear a statment by the author with caption title: An advertisement.

500##$aPencil inside back cover: "Z. 6".

5104#$aWing (CD-ROM, 1996), E3513; Keynes, J. John Evelyn, 33; ESTC R351

530##$aMicrofilm. Ann Arbor, Mich. University Microfilms, 1975. 2 microfilm reels. 35 mm. (Early English books, 1641-1700; 561:16, 691:3).

561##$aStamp of Eton School Library.

561##$aArmorial bookplate of Villiers Hatton.

563##$a17th? century red morocco; double gilt fillet to form a border; gilt panels; gilt-tooled spine; five raised bands; spine title: "Evelyn Chalcography".

650#0$aEngraving$xHistory$xEarly works to 1800.

650#0$aMezzotint engraving$xEarly works to 1800.

650#0$aEngraving$xEarly works to 1800.

650#0$aIllustration of books$xEarly works to 1800.

7001#$aCottrel, James$eprinter.

7001#$aCollins, Thomas$ebookseller.

7001#$aCrooke, John$ebookseller.

7001#$aHatton, Villiers$cMajor General,$eformer owner.

7001#$aRupert$cPrince, Count Palatine,$eartist.

7001#$aHertocks, A.$eengraver.

7001#$aBedell, Gabriel$ebookseller.

752##$aEngland$dLondon.