Baldwin's of St. James's
Auction 8 20 Sep 2017
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Commemorative Medals, Sweden - Book: Johann Carl Hedlinger (1691-1771): Merchel, Chrétien de, Oeuvre du Chevalier Hedlinger, ou Recueil des médailles de çe celebre artiste, gravées en taille douce, accompagnées d'une explication historique et critique, et précédées de la vie de l'auteur, Basle, 1776, folio, engraved title and dedication [to the King of Sweden], 40 engraved plates, + 64pp, the engraved armorial 'ex-libris' of the collector and art connoisseur, politician and MP for Evesham, Baron Northwick [John Rushout, 1st Baron Northwick (1738–1800)] on inside cover contemporary leather binding, spine with five raised bands, lettered in gilt and decorated in blind; marbled endpapers; in modern slip-case, some slight browning to the end papers but internally clean, a superb copy of this rare first (and only) edition
Merchel, Chrétien de (1737-1817). The Swiss-born Johann Carl Hedlinger (1691-1771) became the 18th century's foremost medallic artist, moving to Sweden in 1718 where, with some interruptions, he was active until 1746.
The Alan Irvine Collection of Historical and Artistic Medals (400-600 GBP)
Merchel, Chrétien de (1737-1817). The Swiss-born Johann Carl Hedlinger (1691-1771) became the 18th century's foremost medallic artist, moving to Sweden in 1718 where, with some interruptions, he was active until 1746.
The Alan Irvine Collection of Historical and Artistic Medals (400-600 GBP)