A description of the works of the ingenious delineator and engraver Wenceslaus Hollar
Subtitle: disposed into classes of different sorts; with some account of his life
By: by George Vertue ...
Edition: 2d ed., with additions.
Publisher: Printed for William Bathoe ...
Published: 1759
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 151
Subjects: Technique; Catalogs; Etching
Notes: First published by Vertue, London, 1745.

Signatures: ab²A-Z²Aa-Qq².

Engraved vignette port. of Hollar on t.p., an engraved leaf with a view of London and  "A table of Hollar's works divided into classes ...",  an engraved headpiece at the first section, and a proposed monumental stone engraved by Vertue (?) on the final page.  Tail pieces.

"Mr. Wenceslaus Hollar's ground for etching in copper or brass; with his directions how to use it", p. 133-136; "The life of Wenceslaus Hollar, engraver", p. [137]-151.

Includes bibliographical references.

Library's copy 2 interleaved and many catalogue items annotated; manuscript note on flyleaf hypothesizes interleaving by "J. Chas. Smith 1836" and the notes by "J. Strange" on the basis of sales reports.

Library's copy 3 with: A catalogue of the curious collection of pictures of George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham.  London, W. Bathoe, 1758.  (86-B23772-1).  This copy includes a full leaf port. of Hollars painted and engraved by Joannes Meyssens.