Numismata. A discourse of medals, antient and modern : Together with some account of heads and effigies of illustrious, and famous persons, in sculps, and taille-douce, of whom we have no medals extant; and of the use to be derived from them. To which is added a digression concerning physiognomy / By J. Evelyn, Esq; S.R.S..
By: Evelyn, John
Contributor(s): Tooke, Benjamin [publisher.]
Publisher: London : Printed for Benj. Tooke at the Middle-Temple-Gate, in Fleetstreet., M DC XC VII..[1697].Description: [8], 342, [14] p. : ill. ; fol.Other title: Discourse of medals, antient and modern | Discourse of medalsSubject(s): Numismatics -- Early works to 1800 | Medals -- Early works to 1800 | Physiognomy -- Early works to 1800Ownership: C&M Library has 2 copies. 1 copy, in older binding, belonged to Obadiah Walker and has his signature. It also has a bookplate of Johis Cholwell. 2nd copy has note 'J. Rawlinson 1765 Pret 0: 10 : 6. C.R.Fox March 1828 at Mackins Sale pret= 0: 7 : 0.'
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Signatures: A-Z⁴ Aa-Xx⁴ Yy-Zz² Aaa².
Numerous engraved illustrations within text throughout.
Running title reads: A discourse of medals.
Title-page printed in red and black.
Title within double rule border.
Errata at foot of of last leaf.
Emendanda p. [8] (first count) and errata p. [14] (final count)
Printed marginal notes.
Includes index.
ESTC, R21821
Dekesel Christian E. A bibliography of 17th century numismatic books p. 917-918.
C&M Library has 2 copies. 1 copy, in older binding, belonged to Obadiah Walker and has his signature. It also has a bookplate of Johis Cholwell. 2nd copy has note 'J. Rawlinson 1765 Pret 0: 10 : 6. C.R.Fox March 1828 at Mackins Sale pret= 0: 7 : 0.'