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The Gems of Beauty; displayed in a Series of Forty-two highly-finished Steel Engravings of various subjects, from Designs by E. T. Parris, G. Cattermole, R. Herbert, and E. Corbould, Esqrs., Engraved under the superintendence of Mr. Charles Heath; with fanciful illustrations in Verse, by the Countess of Blessington. In large folio, splendidly bound in cloth, 2l. 2s.
“Every design consists of an interesting female group. Nothing can surpass the exquisite finish of the plates.”—Literary Gazette.
“One of the most splendid works of the kind ever produced in this or any other country.”—Bell’s Messenger.
“Undoubtedly the most exquisite book of the season.”—Metropolitan Conservative Journal.
Completion of Ryall’s Portraits of Eminent Conservatives and Statesmen. Dedicated by permission to the Carlton Club.
This magnificent work forms Two splendid Volumes, folio, in superb morocco bindings, comprising Seventy-two highly-finished Engravings, by first-rate artists, after Portraits by Sir Thomas Lawrence, P.R.A., Sir G. Hayter, R.A., H. W. Pickersgill, R.A., A. F. Chalon, R.A., T. Phillips, R.A., H. P. Briggs, R.A., and other eminent Painters. Average size of the Engravings, 9-1/2 inches by 7-5/8 inches.
The Portraits are accompanied by Biographical Memoirs, which have been written expressly for this work, by Members of the Senate, the Bar, and authors of high reputation.
Two Vols. morocco, elegant, gilt leaves, 8l.; Ditto, large paper, India proofs, elegant, gilt leaves, 12l.
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