Cypher pattern book.- Lockington (John) Bowles's new and complete book of cyphers: designed and engraved on twenty-four copper-plates...including a curious print of the Emperor Charlemagne's crown, Carrington Bowles, 1777.
Cypher pattern book.- Lockington (John) Bowles's new and complete book of cyphers: designed and engraved on twenty-four copper-plates...including a curious print of the Emperor Charlemagne's crown, engraved title and 24 plates, some foxing and staining, contemporary calf, gilt, covers detached, spine ends and corners worn, rubbed, oblong small 4to, Carrington Bowles, 1777.
⁂ Although the title calls for 24 plates, some records show copies sold with 25 plates.
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Cypher pattern book.- Lockington (John) Bowles's new and complete book of cyphers: designed and engraved on twenty-four copper-plates...including a curious print of the Emperor Charlemagne's crown, engraved title and 24 plates, some foxing and staining, contemporary calf, gilt, covers detached, spine ends and corners worn, rubbed, oblong small 4to, Carrington Bowles, 1777.
⁂ Although the title calls for 24 plates, some records show copies sold with 25 plates.