- THE GARDENER'S DICTIONARY, WITH THE
COLORED PLATES Philip Miller, THE GARDENER'S DICTIONARY, IN TWO VOLUMES. Containing the Methods of Cultivating and Improving the Kitchen, Fruit & Flower Garden, as also, the...
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in green mohair.
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AND ENGRAVERSBRYAN'S DICTIONARY OF PAINTERS & ENGRAVERS 5 Vol's, 1930.
Complete 5 Vols. of Bryan's Dictionary for painters & engravers. Made in 1930's. under supervision of...
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1646-1723)
HALF LENGTH PORTRAIT OF JONATHAN SWIFT AS A STUDENT IN DUBLIN COLLEGE With later inscription, feigned oval, oil on canvas71cm x 58cm (28in x 22.75in)Provenance...
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probably "Surgeon T.S. Pettigrew Esq. F.R.S." 1829 marble signed and dated on spine of socle "C. MOORE/ Sculpt./ 1829" height 28 in. Note: This very impressive bust is...
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& Related Subjects: Bibliographical Society, University of Virginia. Papers of. Charlottesville, 1948-1952. Vols. 1-5. 8vo, orig. stiff wrappers or bds.; occasional light...
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