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. By Anthony Blackwall, M.A.
Anthony Blackwall (1674-1730)
Category
Books
Date
1718
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Chirk Castle, Wrexham
NT 3038316
Summary
Bibliographic description
[8],256p. . 12mo.. Previous shelfmark: H.3.19. Not identified in 1796 inventory. Christies, 21 June 2004, lot 645.. Provenance: Bookplate: Chirk Castle R. E. Myddelton [i.e. Robert Edward Myddelton (1866-1949)]; crest, signed and dated: W.P.B. 1914.. Binding: Eighteenth-century calf binding; single gilt fillet border; blind roll on board edges; gold-tooled spine, including one bird stamp. Red sprinkled edges.
Makers and roles
Anthony Blackwall (1674-1730)