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Trade deceptions connected with the fine arts : [London?]
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Title
Trade deceptions connected with the fine arts : [London?], 1860.
Physical Description
1 v. (14 leaves) ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Notes
Middle Hill boards.
Note on bottom of last page reads: Sent to me by Walter Rodd & drawn up by him T. P., 1860.
Provenance
Phillipps MS 17157. Purchased from Frank Hammond on the Library Associates Fund, 1968.
Biographical / Historical Note
Art restorer; nephew of Thomas Rodd, bookseller.
Summary
Unsigned holograph manuscript describing the methods used by art and antique dealers and restorers to create and sell forgeries of art works and furniture. Includes names of dealers and buyers known to have been involved in such sales.
Format
Archives or Manuscripts
Added to Catalog
June 01, 2002
References
Walter J. H. Rodd, Trade Deceptions Connected with the Fine Arts. General Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.
Cite as
Walter J. H. Rodd, Trade Deceptions Connected with the Fine Arts. General Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.
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