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18th Century Andrew Bell Engravings from "Encyclopædia Britannica"

Item Details

In Plate

A collection of ten 18th century engravings on laid paper by Andrew Bell (Scottish, 1726 – 1809) from an early edition of Encyclopædia Britannica. The majority of the prints are titled Hearaldry and depict examples of symbols used in armorial bearings. Other prints are titled Flags, Knighthood and Corona, or Halo. Each unframed print is housed in a plastic sleeve. Andrew Bell was one of the founders of Encyclopædia Britannica, first published in 1768.

Condition

- condition varies; prints are slightly discolored; minor wear to edges; small hole at lower right of one print.

Dimensions

8.0" W x 10.75" H x 0.1" D

- measurements of one page; plate size is 7.0" W x 9.5" H.

Item #

17LAX339-047

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