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FURTWÄNGLER, Adolf (1854-1907). Die Antiken Gemmen Geschichte der Steinschneidekunst im Klassischn Alterum. Leipzig and Berlin: Giesecke & Devrient, 1900. 3 volumes, 2° (357 x 275mm). 69 plates only (of 70), illustrations (some mounted). Contemporary vellum, titled in gilt on spine, gilt turn-ins, top edge gilt. This work on ancient gems is based on examination of over 50,000 items, and 'clarified a previously intractable subject' (Dictionary of Art). Sold not subject to return. (3)
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