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[BELL, John].
Bell's New Pantheon; Or, Historical Dictionary of the Gods, Demi-Gods, Heroes, and Fabulous Personages of Antiquity: Also, Of the Images and Idols Adored in the Pagan World; Together with Their Temples, Priets, Altars, Oracles, Fasts, Festivals, Games, &c. As well as Descriptions of Their Figures, Representations, and Symbols, Collected from Statues, Pictures, Coins, and Other Remains of the Ancients. The Whole Designed to Facilitate the Study of Mythology, History, Poetry, Painting, Statuary, Medals, &c. &c. And Compiled from the Best Authorities. Richly Embellished with Characteristic Prints.
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[BELL, John].
Bell's New Pantheon; Or, Historical Dictionary of the Gods, Demi-Gods, Heroes, and Fabulous Personages of Antiquity: Also, Of the Images and Idols Adored in the Pagan World; Together with Their Temples, Priets, Altars, Oracles, Fasts, Festivals, Games, &c. As well as Descriptions of Their Figures, Representations, and Symbols, Collected from Statues, Pictures, Coins, and Other Remains of the Ancients. The Whole Designed to Facilitate the Study of Mythology, History, Poetry, Painting, Statuary, Medals, &c. &c. And Compiled from the Best Authorities. Richly Embellished with Characteristic Prints.
Description:
pp. (iv), 407, (i). 22 engraved plates; (iv), 399, (i) blank, (iii) Plate List, (i) blank. 15 engraved plates. Half-title to v.II. Early tree calf, sometime rebacked with original fragments of the spines relaid, front joint to v.I weak and title a bit creased and front board worn at fore-edge with slight loss, tiny stab in the margin of the first 14 leaves v.II, heraldic book-plates of JAMES MARTIN.
By and For J. Bell. London.
Date Published: 1790. 2 volumes. 4to.
Stock No. 58056
Price: £250.00