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BASAN, Pierre François (1723-1797). Dictionnaire des graveurs anciens et modernes, depuis l'origine de la gravure. Paris: Blaise, 1809.
Second edition of this collection of historical information on the art of engraving and the lives of major European engravers, accompanied by numerous engraved plates and vignettes engraved by Choffard. Of note is the engraving 'The Pancake Woman' by Rembrandt (1606-1669), Basan edition (vol. 2, p. 124).2 vols, 8vo, (204 x 117mm). 2 frontispieces, 57 plates (three on slightly blued paper in the first volume: pp. 267, 332 and 333), 3 vignettes (dedication leaves to Count Durazzo inserted after 5?, vol. : plate A bound after B, some light wear). Contemporary full leather binding with elegant gilt botanical frame, gilt title; and number-pieces to spine, gilt edges, beautiful blue marbled endpapers (spine restored with additions, light wear). (2)
ESTIMATE € 300 - 500
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VECELLIO, Cesare (1521-1601). Habiti antichi, et moderni di tutto il mondo. Venice: Sessa, 1598.
VECELLIO, Cesare (1521-1601). Habiti antichi, et moderni di tutto il mondo. Venice: Sessa, 1598.
ESTIMATE € 2,000 - 3,000