Details
HOLBEIN, Hans (1497-1543). Imitations of Original Drawings ... in the collection of His Majesty, for the portraits of illustrious persons of the Court of Henry VIII. With biographical tracts. Published by John Chamberlaine, London: W. Bulmer, 1792[-1800].
2 volumes in one, 2° (560 x 430mm.), 90 engraved plates by F. Bartolozzi after Hans Holbein including 2 inscribed "Proof" and untitled [portraits of Holbein and his wife], most on India paper, mounted, a few printed on coloured paper (lacking the portrait of Sir John More, occasional light mainly marginal spotting, one proof plate detached, the other with short tear), 19th-century red half morocco gilt (worn, boards detached).
cf. Abbey Life 205; Brunet III, 259.
2 volumes in one, 2° (560 x 430mm.), 90 engraved plates by F. Bartolozzi after Hans Holbein including 2 inscribed "Proof" and untitled [portraits of Holbein and his wife], most on India paper, mounted, a few printed on coloured paper (lacking the portrait of Sir John More, occasional light mainly marginal spotting, one proof plate detached, the other with short tear), 19th-century red half morocco gilt (worn, boards detached).
cf. Abbey Life 205; Brunet III, 259.
Special notice
This lot will not be subject to VAT either on the hammer price or the buyer's premium.