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JOSEPH (Edward). Catalogue of a Collection of Miniatures by Richard Cosway, R.A. and Contemporary Miniaturists. Illustrated by Photographs of the Originals. In the Possession of Edward Joseph, Esq.1885

[N.p.], For Private Circulation Only, Folio (380 x 280 mm), [33] leaves, [28] leaves of mounted albumen print photographs, title page foxed, some light spotting throughout (as usual with this book), marbled endpapers, cont. half morocco over marbled boards, rubbed, spine gilt, a.e.g. The 28 photographs show 77 examples of Cosway miniatures mounted on a shield. Many of these miniatures were exhibited by Mr. Joseph, at the Art Treasures' Exhibitions; at Burlington House, in 1879; at Ryde, Isle of Wight, in 1881; and at Lewes, Sussex, in 1882. Provenance: With the bookplate of Michael Warren Ingram.

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