A select collection of drawings from curious antique gems
Subtitle: most of them in the possession of the nobility and gentry of this kingdom : etched after the manner of Rembrandt
By: by T. Worlidge, painter
Contributors: Leach, Dryden; Wicksteed, James, fl. 1768
Publisher: Printed by Dryden Leach, for M. Worlidge ... and M. Wicksteed ...
Published: 1768
Place of publication: London
Language: fre
Notes: Contains 180 engravings of gems.

The English cabinets represented are those of the Lords Montague, Bessbourough, Devonshire, Marlbourough Portland, Northumberland, Grey, Exeter, Radnor, Clanbrassil, Warwick, Leeds, Newnham.  The gentry are represented by Armytage, Hope, Robinson, Dundaso, Dr. Chauncey, John Tomlinson, P. Snell, Jr., Matthew Duane, Dr. Fothergill, Carlisle, P.C. Webb, Seymour, Stanley and Fitzhugh.

Library's c. 1 in 3 volumes; this version has an English title-page, but the preliminary matter is in French.

Library's c. 2 bound as 1 volume, in old marbled paper-covered boards; modern leather spine and corners; J. Paul Getty Museum Library bookplate on front pastedown.