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Photographic facsimiles of the antique gems formerly possessed by the late Prince Poniatowski : accompanied by a description and poetical illustrations of each subject, carefully selected from classical authors, together with an essay on ancient gems and gem-engraving / by James Prendeville ... assisted by the late Dr. Maginn.

Dactyliotheca Smithiana / Volumen primum, gemmarum ectypa et Antonii Francisci Gorii narrationes complectens. (Historiam glyptographicam auctore Antonio Francisco Gorio exhibens).

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Gems - Private collections

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Dactyliotheca Smithiana / Volumen primum, gemmarum ectypa et Antonii Francisci Gorii narrationes complectens. (Historiam glyptographicam auctore Antonio Francisco Gorio exhibens).