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DRYDEN, John (1631?1700), translator. De Arte Graphica. The...

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DRYDEN, John (1631?1700), translator. De Arte Graphica. The Art of Painting, by C.A. du Fresnoy. With Remarks. London: J. Heptinstall for W. Rogers, 1695. 4to (230mm x 181mm). With 17-line errata. LARGE PAPER COPY (larger than the Thomas Wise copy at Ashley Library). Title printed in red and black. Engraved allegorical half-title by Gribelin. Early full calf with elaborate gilt scrollwork to covers, rebacked in tan calf with raised bands, gilt titled compartments, all edges marbled, dentelle turn-ins, marbled endpapers (covers dried, corners rubbed, scant marginal spotting). MacDonald 139 a.