The handbook of engraved gems. By C. W. King, M.A., Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge, and author of 'Antique gems,' etc. With numerous illustrations.

Charles William King

RA Collection: Book

Record number

19/1349

Author

Imprint

London: Bell & Daldy, 6, York Street, Covent Garden, and 186, Fleet Street, 1866

Physical Description

xiii, 396 p.: illus.; 210 mm.

General Note

Printer statement on verso of title-page and bottom of page 396, 'London: Printed by WIlliam Clowes and Sons, Stamford Street and Charing Cross.'

Binding Note

The rear pastedown carries a binder's label printed 'Bound by Burn. 37 & 38 Kirby St.' Spine lettered 'Handbook of Engraved Gems - King'.

Subject

Gems - Glyptics - Gems — Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Contributors

Robert Brooke Utting, wood-engraver
E. Salandri, engraver
Bell and Daldy, publisher/bookseller
William Clowes and Sons, printer