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580. Leonora, by Gottfried Augustus Burgher

London: Printed by T. Bensley, for J. Edwards, and E. and S. Harding, second edition 1809, first published 1796. Translated from the German by W. R. Spencer, Esq (1769-1834), with designs by the right honourable Lady Diana Beauclerc. 35pages & 5 full page engravings (including frontispiece) & 4 vignette illustrations. Engraved by Bartolozzi & Harding. Cover missing, marbled end paper intact. Folio size. A wonderful example of the illustrative work of Lady Diana Beauclerk, the translator's aunt. She was an esteemed amateur artist of the period and close neighbour and friend of Horace Walpole.



100/150   Sold $166.75
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