The Glyptic; Or, Musee Phusee Glyptic: A Scrap Book of Jottings from Stratford-On-Avon and Elsewhere, with an Attempt at Description of Henry Jone's Museum

John William Jarvis
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A fascinating exploration of the Glyptic museum of Henry Jones, by John W. Jarvis. A scrapbook of jottings from Stratford-on-Avon and elsewhere, With curiosities and wonders, a witty and humorous read. With eighty five woodcuts engraved by W.J. Welch from original drawings by John Williams, and a few selected from Thomas Bewick's work.
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