Object details
Accession number
9.c.2.16
Creators
Full title
Memoirs of the Lives, Intrigues, and Comical Adventures of the Most Famous Gamesters and Celebrated Sharpers in the Reigns of Charles II, James II, William III, and Queen Anne
Creation Date
1714
Language
English
Publication Place
London
Binding Description
Brown leather binding with gilded lettering on spine
Description
[24],285,[3]p.,plate ;12°
Provenance
Purchased by Isabella Stewart Gardner from the rare book dealer Gilhofer & Ranschburg, Vienna for 24 swiss francs on 25 October 1923.
Dimensions
15 x 10 x 3 cm (5 7/8 x 3 15/16 x 1 3/16 in.)
Display Media
Printed ink on paper
Web Commentary
Isabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.
Permanent Gallery Location
Macknight Room
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