A description of the works of the ingenious delineator and engraver Wenceslaus Hollar : disposed into classes of different sorts; with some account of his life /

"Mr. Wenceslaus Hollar's ground for etching in copper or brass; with his directions how to use it", p. 133-136; "The life of Wenceslaus Hollar, engraver", p. [137]-151.Engraved vignette port. of Hollar on t.p., an engraved leaf with a view of London and "A table of Hollar's works divided into classes ...", an engraved headpiece at the first section, and a proposed monumental stone engraved by Vertue (?) on the final page. Tail pieces.Signatures: ab²A-Z²Aa-Qq².First published by Vertue, London, 1745.Includes bibliographical references.Mode of access: Internet.Library's copy 3 with: A catalogue of the curious collection of pictures of George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. London, W. Bathoe, 1758. (86-B23772-1). This copy includes a full leaf port. of Hollars painted and engraved by Joannes Meyssens.Library's copy 2 interleaved and many catalogue items annotated; manuscript note on flyleaf hypothesizes interleaving by "J. Chas. Smith 1836" and the notes by "J. Strange" on the basis of sales reports