Latin and French "Engraved Ancient Stones" by Philippe de Stosch, 1724
Item Details
Title: Gemmae Antiquae Caelatae, Scalptorum Nominibus Insignitae (Latin) / Pierres Antiques Gravées, Sur lesquelles les graveurs ont mis leurs noms (French)
Author/Editor: Philippus de Stosch (Philippe de Stosch)
Illustrator: Bernard Picart (Bernardum Picartum)
First edition of Baron Philippe de Stosch’s catalogue of engraved antique gems, published in Amsterdam by Bernard Picart in 1724. The folio features bilingual text in Latin and French with title pages printed in red and black. It is illustrated with full-page copperplate engravings by Bernard Picart, depicting ancient cameos and intaglios arranged by the signatures of their engravers—a pioneering methodological approach in the field of glyptics (the study of engraved gems). The work is dedicated to Emperor Charles VI. Bound in half leather with marbled paper boards.
| Title and Author/Editor | Gemmæ antiquæ cælatæ, scalptorum nominibus insignitæ/Pierres antiques gravées, sur lesquelles les graveurs ont mis leurs noms (Philippe de Stosch) |
| Genre | Art and Photography, History, Jewelry and Watches |
| Illustrator | Bernard Picart (French, 1673–1733) |
| Binding | Half leather with marbled boards |
| Publisher or Printer | Bernard Picart |
| Publication Year | 1724 |
| Period | Early 18th Century, Antique |
| Place of Publication | Amsterdam |
| Language | Latin, French |
| Number of Books | 1 |
Condition
- tight binding with repairs to backstrip, hinges, and endpapers; red rot, peeling, chips, bowing, and wear to boards and backstrip; bumped spine and corners; page toning and wear.
Dimensions
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Item #
ITMGS43339
