CHRIST, Johann Friedrich Lot n° 39

Dictionary of Monograms, numerals, initial letters, logogryphs, rebus & under which the most famous Painters, Engravers and Draughtsmen drew their Names Paris, Sébastien Jorry, 1750 Always useful for painting lovers First edition of the French translation by Sellius on the original German edition of 1747, dedicated to the Marquis d'Argenson. Large copper-engraved band with the Argenson coat of arms. Illustration: 6 folding plates of monograms, those identified by Marolles, Florent Le Comte... engraved by Lattrée. Binding of the period. Gilt calf, framed with a cold fillet, long spine gilt and decorated, gilt edges Fragile upper hinge and partly split, the spine comes off.