An Inquiry into the Origin and Early History of Engraving. Vols. I-II

Author William Young Ottley British

Publisher John and Arthur Arch British

1816

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Title: An Inquiry into the Origin and Early History of Engraving. Vols. I-II
Author: William Young Ottley (British, Thatcham, Berkshire 1771–1836 London)
Publisher: John and Arthur Arch (London)
Date: 1816
Medium: Illustrations: engraving
Dimensions: 15 7/8 x 11 5/16 x 3 5/16 in. (40.3 x 28.7 x 8.4 cm)
Classification: Books
Credit Line: Gift of Spencer Bickerton, 1933
Object Number: 33.73.6.1, .2
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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