A Concise Introduction to the Knowledge of the most Eminent Painters. By which every lover of the art of painting may instantly know the Names. [ Bound with. Guicciardini's account of the ancient flemish school of painting. ]

[attributed to Matthew Pilkington]

Published by T. Cadell, London, 1778

About this Item

Two works bound in one volume. First work. Book measures 21x13.5.cm. Unpaginated, period or early annotations throughout the text. Second work Guicciardini's account of the ancient flemish school of painting. Translated from his description of the netherlands, published in italian at antwerp, 1567. With a preface, by the translator. Printed for I. Herbert, London. 1795. Second English edition? Collation, xv, [1], 36pp. With half-title. Light tanning to text. Bound in later half calf, calf corners, gilt lines, flat gilt bands. Binding rubbed, worn. Binding in good firm condition. Pages generally clean throughout the two works. Size: 8vo.

Seller Inventory # 014023

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Concise Introduction to the Knowledge of the most Eminent Painters. By which every lover of the art of painting may instantly know the Names. [ Bound with. Guicciardini's account of the ancient flemish school of painting. ]
• Publisher: T. Cadell, London
• Publication Date: 1778
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Near Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Art
  • Antiquarian
  • Arts