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Polymetis: or, an Enquiry Concerning the Agreement between the Works of the Roman Poets, and the Remains of the Antient Artists.
Engraved by: Louis-Philippe Boitard I (French, worked in England, active 1734–1763)
Engraved by: George Vertue (English, 1684–1756)
After: Camillo Paderni (died about 1770)
After: Isaac Whood (English, 1688/89–1752)
Author: Rev. Joseph Spence (English, 1699–1768)
Publisher: Robert Dodsley (English, 1703–1764)
Engraved by: George Vertue (English, 1684–1756)
After: Camillo Paderni (died about 1770)
After: Isaac Whood (English, 1688/89–1752)
Author: Rev. Joseph Spence (English, 1699–1768)
Publisher: Robert Dodsley (English, 1703–1764)
1747
Place of Publication: London, England
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with 42 full-page engravings and numerous engraved vignettes
Dimensions
Overall: 41.8 x 27.5 x 5.2 cm (16 7/16 x 10 13/16 x 2 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Thomas Gaffield
Accession NumberBR1426
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
London: R. Dodsley, 1747
Catalogue Raisonné
Brunet V, 485-86; ESTC 133753
Description(London: R. Dodsley, 1747) Folio; 188 leaves, plus 42 plates (some folding); modern gilt-stamped brown calf.
Author's portrait; illustrations of classical sculpture, including engraved gems
Author's portrait; illustrations of classical sculpture, including engraved gems
ProvenanceThomas Gaffield, by whom given to MFA Library, 1895; transferred to Print Dept., 1904.