Charles Chauncy M.D. F.R.S. Obiit 25.to Dec.ri 1777 Aetatis 68.
Francis Coates pinx.t 1750. Caroline Watson sculp.t Engraver to her Majesty.
[n.d. c.1780.]
Mixed method engraving. 202 x 157mm. 8 x 6¼".
Dr Charles Chauncy (1709-1777) was a physician and antiquary. He formed a valuable collection of books, nearly all in choice condition and in handsome bindings. He was one of the earliest bibliophiles to pay attention to literary manuscripts or presentation copies.
Not in Wellcome.
[Ref: 20031] £120.00
[n.d. c.1780.]
Mixed method engraving. 202 x 157mm. 8 x 6¼".
Dr Charles Chauncy (1709-1777) was a physician and antiquary. He formed a valuable collection of books, nearly all in choice condition and in handsome bindings. He was one of the earliest bibliophiles to pay attention to literary manuscripts or presentation copies.
Not in Wellcome.
[Ref: 20031] £120.00
