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Publii Virgilii Maronis Opera
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Publii Virgilii Maronis Opera
Engraved by: John Pine (English, 1690–1756)
Author: Virgil (born in 70 B.C.E.)
Publisher: John Pine (English, 1690–1756)
Author: Virgil (born in 70 B.C.E.)
Publisher: John Pine (English, 1690–1756)
1755
Place of Publication: London, England
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with numerous engravings
Dimensions
Overall: 23.2 x 14.7 x 3.2 cm (9 1/8 x 5 13/16 x 1 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
William A. Sargent Collection—Bequest of William A. Sargent
Accession Number37.1544
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
London: John Pine, 1755
Description(London: John Pine, 1755) Octavo; 83 leaves, plus numerous plates; modern gilt-stamped half brown calf, brown cloth boards (Morrell Binder, London).
Illustrations after antique coins, gems, and sculpture; other compositions after classical themes
Illustrations after antique coins, gems, and sculpture; other compositions after classical themes
ProvenanceAcquired in 1912 by William A. Sargent, Boston (1858-1936), by whom bequeathed to MFA, November 17, 1937.