Iconographic Encyclopedia, Plate Volumes

Updated September 24, 2026

HECK, J.G. Iconographic Encyclopaedia of Science, Literature, and Art. [Plate volumes]. New York: Rudolph Garrigue, 1851. 2 volumes. Oblong 4to (293 x 236 mm). 495 engraved plates. General title page in each volume and 10 division titles. Contemporary full green morocco, spines gilt in panels, gilt turn ins, yellow endpapers. Condition Old marginal dampstaining in vol 2 reaching into plates (more extensively at end), rubbing to joints and extremities, spines toned.

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