The personification of History collects the features of mankind into one book, representing the book 'The wonders of the little world' by Nathaniel Wanley. Stipple engraving, 1788.

Date:
[1788]
Reference:
2439198i
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Description

History, seated by a draped column, holds a book entitled Wonders of the little world. A winged genius crowns her with a laurel wreath. Right, attributes of the arts

Publication/Creation

[London] : [C. Taylor], [1788]

Physical description

1 print : stipple engraving, with etching ; platemark 19.4 x 13.4 cm

Lettering

Frontispiece. History collecting into one volume the most remarkable wonders of the little world of man.

Reference

Wellcome Collection 2439198i

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