Buy this book on-line Chapman. J : A VOLUME OF ENGRAVED PLATESJ. Wilkes, London, 1794
8vo. 1794-1806. A bound volume of 74 stipple UNCOLOURED engraved plates each measuring 21x13cms [hand numbered in pencil]. Each plate bordered by a single line with the artist imprint to the outer lower edge. The printers imprint and date the lower edge of the plate mark. Original half calf binding with marbled boards. Oval engravings of head and shoulder, many with a smaller rectangle shaped print at the foot of the portrait. MOST CRISP AND CLEAN BUT SOME FOXED OR STAINED. Included is the very rare portraint of 'Tchien- Lung Emperor of China who gave Audience to the British Embassey in 1793' with a small rectanle scene of the meeting in a large domed tent. John Chapman was one of the most gifted engravers of the late eighteenth century with exaMples of his work in major national collections including the National Portrrait Gallery. Little is known of his life but he was active 1792-1823. PLEASE EMAIL FOR PHOTOS.. Book Condition: V.g.. Binding: Hardback Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Chapman. J : A VOLUME OF ENGRAVED PLATES. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including out-of-print books, libri rari, fine bindings, livres illustrées and out of print books. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |