Medals, coins, great seals, and other works of Thomas Simon: . engraved and described by George Vertue.
George Vertue (London 1684 - London 1756)
Category
Books
Date
1780
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Nostell Priory, West Yorkshire
NT 3078838
Summary
Bibliographic description
[2],10,66,67*-74*,67-95,[3]p.,[1],XL plates . 4to.. Imperfect: wanting sig. L2 (pp.73-4) and final advertisement leaf. manuscript inscriptions: (1) on front pastedown: c/l/[?]; (2) on rear pastedown: 2Đ7; (3) on rear pastedown: w.n.; (4) at foot of final printed leaf: 704.. Provenance: manuscript inscription on front pastedown in the hand of Rev. John Disney (1746-1816): The second edition withh additions, fine impressions - edited by Gough - 1780 extremely scarce. Armorial bookplate on front pastedown; motto: 'Vincit qui patitur' with JD monogram in bottom righthand corner [Franks 8706] [i.e.: Rev. John Disney (1746-1816)]. JD monogram gilt stamp on front board; crest gilt stamp on rear board [i.e.: Rev. John Disney (1746-1816)]. manuscript inscription on front pastedown: Scarce JD [In the hand of Rev. John Disney (1746-1816)].. Binding: Tree calf; monogram gilt stamp on front board; crest gilt stamp on rear board; spine gilt; recessed cords; black spine label: 'Simon on coins'.
Makers and roles
George Vertue (London 1684 - London 1756) Thomas Simon (1618-1665)