Jacobus Houbraken (1698-1780)

The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain. published 1756

RCIN 809344

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Volume of 108 portraits and short biographies written by Thomas Birch, of famous English people. Bound in tan leather with gilt tooling.
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Search the collection Jacobus Houbraken (1698-1780)
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Search the collection George Vertue (1684-1756)
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Search the collection Thomas Birch (1705-66)
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Search the collection John Knapton : Ludgate Street, London
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The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain. published 1756

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