Emblems of Mortality; Representing, In Upwards of Fifty Cuts, Death Seizing All Ranks and Degrees of People; Imitated from a Painting in The Cemetary of The Dominican Church at Basil, in Switzerland: With an apostrophe to Each, translated from the Latin.
Published by Printed for T. Hodgson, London, 1789
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Minotavros Books, ABAC ILAB, Whitby, ON, CanadaMinotavros Books, ABAC ILAB
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Condition: Used - Good
US$ 1,451.52
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12mo. .With an Apostrophe to each, translated from the Latin and French. Intended as well for the Information of the Curious, as the Instruction and Entertainment of Youth. To Which is Prefixed A copious Preface, containing an historical Account of the above, and other Paintings on this Subject, now or lately existing in divers Parts of Europe. Full contemporary calf. Unlettered spine. [4], xxviii, 51 pp, [1]. Boards heavily rubbed, wear to edges, front joint and hinge loose. Large chip cut from head of ffep. Staining and foxing to interior. John Bewick [ca. 1760-1795, per the Oxford DNB] was the brother of Thomas Bewick, the noted wood engraver and author of works on natural history.
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Emblems of Mortality; Representing, In Upwards of Fifty Cuts, Death Seizing All Ranks and Degrees of People; Imitated from a Painting in The Cemetary of The Dominican Church at Basil, in Switzerland: With an apostrophe to Each, translated from the Latin.
- Author
- [Bewick, John]
- Publisher
- Printed for T. Hodgson, London
- Publication year
- 1789
- Condition
- Good
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Seller catalogs
- Christianity, Philosophy, Religion
Minotavros Books, ABAC ILAB
Whitby, ON, Canada
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At Minotavros Books, we invite you to discover a maze of knowledge, where you will find fine and rare books on some of the most diverse and intriguing subjects. While our specialties include folk and fairy tales, fables, proverbs, alchemy and mythology, there is something for everyone, including cooking, poetry, art, fine binding, first editions and ephemera. Visit our website at wwww.minotavrosbooks.com and follow us on Instagram @minotavrosbooks.
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Minotavros Books
10 Sunray St., Suite 4
Whitby, ON Canada L1N 9B5
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Minotavros Books. 10 Sunray St., Suite 4 Whitby, Ontario, Canada L1N 9B5. Phone: (905) 424-2641. Email: info@minotavrosbooks.com. As a valued customer, we guarantee that the condition of our books are as described. If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, returns are eligible within 30 days after your book is received. All sales will be shipped with a tracking number for your convenience.
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All prices listed in Canadian dollars. We guarentee that all items are properly packaged and handled with care. Please allow one to two business days for your order to be shipped. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required. All sales will be shipped with a tracking number for your convenience.