Forrer, Biographical Dictionary of Medalists, vol. I, AD

L. Forrer, Biographical dictionary of medalists. Coin, gem, and seal-engravers, mint-masters, & C. Ancient and modern, with references to their works BC 500-AD 1900, volume I revised, letters AD, Spink & Son Ltd, London 1904, pp. XLVIII, 691 with splendid front door portrait of Benvenuto Cellini, richly illustrated with beautiful images interspersed in the text, 25 cm, wonderful editorial binding in a blue Moroccan half, plates in light blue canvas, gazes in marbled paper, upper cut in gold, five nerves and gold titles on the spine.

A fundamental classic for the study of coin and medal engravers and their art, from ancient to modern times.

Work embellished with an autograph dedication by Forrer to the first guard card.

Inside there is a sheet with the biography and signature of Costantino Affer, engraver, medalist and sculptor.

In excellent condition.

Very rare original edition.