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Billing, Archibald, 1791–1881

The science of gems, jewels, coins, and medals, ancient and modern

MDCCCLXVII [1867]

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The science of gems, jewels, coins, and medals, ancient and modern /, London : Bell & Daldy, York Street, Covent Garden; J. Mitchell, Bond Street, Publisher to Her Majesty, MDCCCLXVII [1867], Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund.
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  • Creator

    Billing, Archibald, 1791–1881

  • Title(s)

    The science of gems, jewels, coins, and medals, ancient and modern / by Archibald Billing, M.D. A.M. F.R.S. F.R.G.S. F.R.M.S. Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians ; Member of the Senate of the University of London ; Honorary and corresponding member of the medical societies of Florence, Brussels, Dresden, and New York ; formerly professor of clinical medicine and of the theory and practice in the school of medicine, and physician, of the London Hospital; examiner in medicine in the University of London ; President of the Hunterian Society ; Vice-President of the Royal Medical and Chirurgical Society, Etc. author of "First principles of Medicine;" "Practical observations on diseases of the lungs and heart;" "On the treatment of Asiatic Cholera," etc.

  • Published/Created

    London : Bell & Daldy, York Street, Covent Garden; J. Mitchell, Bond Street, Publisher to Her Majesty, MDCCCLXVII [1867]

  • Physical Description

    xi, [1], 221, [3] p., [19] leaves of plates : ill. ; 23 cm.

  • Holdings

    Rare Books and Manuscripts
    NK5525 .B55 1867
    Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund
    Accessible in the Study Room [Request]

  • Copyright Status

    Copyright Not Evaluated

  • Full YALE Library Record

    https://search.library.yale.edu/catalog/9961466553408651

  • Classification

    Books

  • Notes

    "Photographs by F. Cole, Brompton."--Verso of half-title.
    Printed by Levey and Co., Printers, Great New Street, Fetter Lane, E. C.
    The plates are mounted photographs.
    Gernsheim, H. Incunabula of British photographic literature, 386
    NSTC, 2W14500
    Appendix: Autobiography of Pistrucci. Translated by Mrs. Billings: p. [133]-211.
    Includes bibliographical references and index.
    Publisher's advertisement: [2] p. at end.
    BAC: British Art Center copy bound in gilt-stamped blue publisher's binding. Sepia photograph laid down in sunken recess on front cover. Title in gilt medallion on back cover. Binder's ticket: Burn & Co.. Bookplate: T. H. B.

  • Subject Terms

    Bell & Daldy -- Publisher |
    Burn & Co. -- Bookbinder |
    Gems. |
    Levey & Co. -- Printer |
    Medalists -- Italy -- Biography. |
    Numismatics. |
    Pistrucci, Benedetto, 1784–1855. |
    T. H. B. -- Bookplate

  • Form/Genre

    Photographs. | Wood engravings -- 1867.

  • Contributors

    Cole, F., photographer.

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