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Shortt, Henry Edward (1887-1987)
Shortt, Henry Edward (1887-1987)Date: 1920s-1980sReference: WTI/HES- Books
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The history of Croesus King of Lydia, in IV. parts. Containing Observations, I. On the antient notion of destiny. II. On dreams. III. On the origin and credit of oracles. IV. And the principles upon which their responses were defended against any attack.
Anderson, Walter, 1723-1800.Date: M,DCC,LV. [1755]- Pictures
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Kings examine the skeleton of King Croesus; allegory of vanity in the face of death. Etching by A. Allard.
Reference: 26744iPart of: 't lust-hof van Momus.- Pictures
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Five tombs containing skeletons of historical exemplars of wisdom, war, beauty, strength and riches; an allegory of change, decay and death. Engraving after A.P. van de Venne, ca. 1655.
Venne, Adriaen Pietersz. van de, 1589-1662.Date: 1655Reference: 26260i