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Publii Virgilii Maronis Bucolica et Georgica
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Bucolica et Georgica
Publii Virgilii Maronis Bucolica et Georgica
Engraved by: John Pine (English, 1690–1756)
Author: Virgil (born in 70 B.C.E.)
Publisher: Robert Edge Pine (English, active about 1730–1788)
Author: Virgil (born in 70 B.C.E.)
Publisher: Robert Edge Pine (English, active about 1730–1788)
1774
Place of Publication: London, England
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with numerous engravings
Dimensions
Overall: 23.4 x 15.3 x 3.7 cm (9 3/16 x 6 x 1 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
William A. Sargent Collection—Bequest of William A. Sargent
Accession Number37.1938
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
London: Robert Edge Pine, 1774
Catalogue Raisonné
Brunet V, 1292; ESTC (RLIN) T139773
Description(London: Robert Edge Pine, 1774) Octavo; 84 leaves, plus numerous plates; gilt- and blind-stamped brown calf
Portrait of George III, the dedicatee; illustrations after antique coins, gems, and sculpture; other compositions after classical themes
Portrait of George III, the dedicatee; illustrations after antique coins, gems, and sculpture; other compositions after classical themes
ProvenanceAcquired in 1904 by William A. Sargent, Boston (1858-1936), by whom bequeathed to MFA, November 17, 1937.