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Library > Illustrated Books


As mentioned previously, a large number of books in the library are illustrated. Some volumes are books of illustrations or plates devoted to one artist, or theme. Other volumes are noted publications on specific themes or subject matter with illustrations to the text.

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To see a selection of illustrations from some of the publications, please click on the images below:
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Baron Denon (1747-1825)
A Doorway at the Temple of Tentyris
engraving
Ref No: CB406

James Gibbs (architect) (1682-1754)
Plate of Patterns
engraving; dated 1732
Ref No: CB194

Alexander Gordon (died c.1750)
Egyptian Hieroglyphics of exterior of Mummy
coloured engraving; dated 1722
Ref No: CB108.1

Alexander Gordon (died c.1750)
Plate of Egyptian Mummy and Jar
engraving
Ref No: CB108.2

William Hogarth (1697-1764)
Some of the Principal Inhabitants of the Moon...
engraving; published 1794
Ref No: CB395

Jean-Baptiste Machaud
Ship pulled by horses
engraving
Ref No: CB88

Henry Roberts (1747-96)
Chart of the Discoveries made in the South Atlantic Ocean
engraving; dated 1777
Ref No: CB528

Pierce Tempest (1653-1717)
The Merry Milk Maid
engraving: dated 1711
Ref No: CB182


 

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