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Creator:
Lewis, George Robert, 1782–1871
Title(s):
A series of groups, illustrating the physiognomy, manners, and character of the people of France and Germany / by George Lewis.
Published/Created:
London : Published for the author by John and Arthur Arch, Cornhill; R. Triphook, Old Bond Street; and J. Major, Fleet Street, 1823.
Physical Description:
[8], 15, [3] p., 52 leaves of plates : ill. ; 28 cm.
Holdings:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
D919 .L49 1823+ Copy 1 Oversize
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
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Rare Books and Manuscripts
D919 .L49 1823+ Copy 2 Oversize
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
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Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
"R. Watts, printer, Crown Court, Temple Bar."--title page verso.
With 52 engraved plates numbered 1-60, 8 bearing two numbers.
BAC: British Art Center has two copies. Copy 1 lacks title page. Bound in half-green morocco marbled boards. Copy 2 bound in half-red morocco marbled boards. Armorial bookplate: Sir. A.E. Richardson.
Subject Terms:
Engraving -- Specimens -- 1823.
France -- Social life and customs -- 19th century.
France -- Social life and customs -- Illustrations.
Germany -- Social life and customs -- 19th century.
Germany -- Social life and customs -- Illustrations.
John and Arthur Arch -- Publisher.
Major, J. -- Publisher.
Richardson, A. E., Sir -- Bookplate.
Triphook, R. -- Publisher.
Watts, R. -- Printer.
Form/Genre:
Armorial bookplates (Provenance)
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