Trade deceptions connected with the fine arts : [London?], 1860.

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Trade deceptions connected with the fine arts : [London?], 1860.

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Unsigned holograph manuscript describing the methods used by art and antique dealers and restorers to create and sell forgeries of art works and furniture. Includes names of dealers and buyers known to have been involved in such sales.

1 v. (14 leaves) ; 19 cm.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8322784

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Phillipps, Thomas, Sir, 1792-1872

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English antiquary and collector. He began collecting while at Rugby School and Oxford. On inheriting his father's estate at Middle Hill in Worcestershire, Phillipps embarked on a career of collecting manuscripts and books. His collection of manuscripts eventually numbered over 60,000 items. During Continental trips in the 1820s Phillipps bought heavily, and back in England he continued to do so, often buying up entire estate libraries at auction. He collected Eastern, Greek and Lat...

Rodd, Walter J. H.

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