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Title: A Collection of Fifty Prints from Antique Engraved Gems, in the Collections of the Right Honourable Earl Percy the Honourable C.F. Greville, and T.M. Slade...Engraved by Mr. John Spilsbury Author: Spilsbury, John Place: London Publisher: John Boydell Date: 1785 Description: With 50 copper-engraved plates of classical images taken from prints, interleaved with blank pages. 11½x8½, bound in late nineteenth century full tan leavant morocco, ruled in gilt, spine tooled & lettered in gilt, raised bands, marbled endpapers, inner gilt dentelles, top edge gilt. "Exquisite engravings of gems selected from the collections named, with each print bearing lines indicating the dimensions, and with gem name [etc.]... Of this work, C W King, Antique Gems and Rings, 1, p. 468 notes 'a selection of gems...engraved...in the manner of Rembrandt'" - Sinkankas 6289. Armorial bookplate and pencil signature of "Mexborough." Lot Amendments Condition: Darkening to spine and extremities, joints tender, scattered nicks and rubs, a few minor scuffs; mild foxing; else very good. Item number: 172358