A catalogue of a capital collection of prints, the work of that incomparable artist Wenceslaus Hollar : formed at a considerable degree of expense by the late John Towneley, Esq. ... : and abounding throughout in valuable proofs and curious variations : particularly comprising his extremely rare British Portraits and typography ... : containing eleven plates more than are generally known to be in existence : together with a matchless collection of drawings in colours, of natural history, inimitably executed by Hollar : ... which will be sold at auction by Mr. King, at his Great Room, No. 38, King Street, Covent Garden on Tuesday, the 26th day of May, 1818, and four following days, at twelve o'clock.
Alternate Title(s):
At head of title: Towneley collection of Hollar's
Published / Created:
[London] : [Mr. King], [1818][London] : Printed by W. Smith, King-street, Seven Dials,
Physical Description:
[4], 44 pages ; 24 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Lugt, F. Répertoire des catalogues de ventes publiques, 9397
Subject Terms:
Towneley, John, 1731-1813 -- Art collections -- Catalogs. | Hollar, Wenceslaus, 1607-1677. | Art auctions -- England -- London -- Catalogs. | Art -- Private collections -- Great Britain -- Catalogs. | Prints, British -- Catalogs. | Prints, European -- Catalogs. | Etching -- Private collections -- England -- London -- Catalogs. | Portraits -- Private collections -- England -- London -- Catalogs. | Portraits, British -- Catalogs. | Towneley, John, 1731-1813. | Art -- Private collections. | Etching -- Private collections. | Portraits, British. | Portraits -- Private collections. | England -- London.