An introduction to the classics: . containing, a short discourse on their excellencies; and directions how to study them to advantage. With an essay on the nature and use of those emphatical and beautiful figures which give strength and ornament to writing.
Anthony Blackwall (1674-1730)
Category
Books
Date
1728
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 3010351
Summary
Bibliographic description
[10],272,[6]p. . 12mo.. Wormed throughout.. Provenance: Bookplate: Erthig (anonymous armorial). Manuscript inscription on front fly-leaf: "E libris Mattw: Hutton" [i.e. Matthew Hutton (d. 1728)].. Binding: Eighteenth-century sprinkled calf binding; gilt roll border; blind roll on board edges; gilt fillets and red title label on spine.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Makers and roles
Anthony Blackwall (1674-1730)