The heads of illustrious persons of Great Britain, engraven by Mr. Houbraken, and Mr. Vertue. With their lives and characters. By Thomas Birch, A. M. F. R. S.

People / Organizations

• Thomas Birch (Author)

Imprint

London: printed for John and Paul Knapton, MDCCXLIII. [1743]

Publication year

1743-1743

ESTC No.

T143285

Grub Street ID

190384

Description

[8],160p.,plates : ports. ; 2⁰

Note

With a list of subscribers.

Originally issued in parts; Cambridge University Library holds what is apparently a wrapper (mutilated) for one number dated 1740.

At foot of p. 160: The end of the first volume.

Vol. 2 was published in 1751.

Uncontrolled note

Height = 55cm. Gutter margin = 6.5cm. Another vol. 1 came out in 1747 and another vol. 2 in 1752