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A Booke containing such Beasts as are most usefull for such as practice Drawing, Graveing, Armes Painting, Chaseing, and for several other occasions

Designer Francis Barlow British
Engraver William Vaughan British
Publisher John Overton British
[1664]
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  • Title: A Booke containing such Beasts as are most usefull for such as practice Drawing, Graveing, Armes Painting, Chaseing, and for several other occasions
  • Designer: Francis Barlow (British, Lincolnshire ca. 1626–1704 London)
  • Engraver: William Vaughan (British, active London 1664)
  • Publisher: John Overton (British, London 1640–1713 London)
  • Published in: London
  • Date: [1664]
  • Medium: Illustrations: engraving
  • Dimensions: 8 1/16 x 6 1/8 x 5/16 in. (20.5 x 15.6 x 0.8 cm)
  • Classifications: Books, Ornament & Architecture
  • Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1947
  • Object Number: 47.72
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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