A descriptive bibliography of the most important books in the English language, relating to the art & history of engraving and the collecting of prints by Levis Howard Coppuck

Author:Levis, Howard Coppuck
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Tags: Engraving, Engraving -- Collectors and collecting
Publisher: London, Ellis
Published: 1912-03-25T05:00:00+00:00

SYMBOLS

merit, commenced by the late Mrs. Jameson, continued and completed by Lady Eastlake.

2 vols. 4to.

1852. Symbols and Emblems of Early and Medieval Christian Art. Louisa Twining. London. 4to. Plates. I have not seen this edition.

1885. Symbols and Emblems | of | Early and Mediajval | Christian Art | By Louisa Twining | . . . | Illustrated with 92 plates | New Edition | London. I'p. xviii-220. 5 in. by 7-J- in.

This is the second edition. It is a useful book. Nearly every plate contains a large number of symbols, well engraved in outline.

There is a " List of Authorities " with 38 items.

1865. Handbook of Christian Symbolism. By [WilliamJames and George Ashdown] Audsley. Eight plates (seven in gold and colours) and numerous woodcuts.

4to.

1881. Saints and their Symbols, by E. A. Greene. This little book has passed through many editions. 1 have not seen the earlier editions, but the twenty-fifth impression, revLsed edition, was published in 1909, with the following title-page:

Saints | and their Symbols | A Companion in the Churches and Picture ] Galleries of Europe | by | E.A.Greene | Illustrated | Revised Edition | Twenty-fifth Impression | . . . | London | . . . | 1909. Pp. viii-190. 4I in. by 6 in.

It is a well arranged and excellent book, though poorly printed.

The Preface of the first edition is quoted, and bears date 1881.

1882. [f] I Emblems of Saints | By which they are distinguished in Works of Art I by the late Very Rev. | F. C. Husenbeth, D.D.,V.G., | Provost of Northampton) Third Edition | Edited by | Augustus Jessopp, D.D., | Late Head Master of

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