The Amateur’s Pocket Companion: Or a Description of Scarce and Valuable Engraved British Portraits (1813)

The Amateur's Pocket Companion: Or A Description Of Scarce And Valuable Engraved British Portraits is a book written by John Morris Flindall, first published in 1813. The book is a guide for art enthusiasts and collectors, providing descriptions and information about rare and valuable engraved British portraits. The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an overview of the history of engraved British portraits, including a discussion of the different types of engraving techniques used and the prominent artists and engravers of the time. The second part of the book is a detailed catalogue of over 600 engraved portraits, each accompanied by a description of the subject, the artist or engraver, and other relevant information.The portraits included in the book cover a wide range of subjects, from historical figures and royalty to artists, writers, and other notable individuals. The book also includes a list of prices for each portrait, providing a valuable resource for collectors and art dealers.Overall, The Amateur's Pocket Companion is a comprehensive guide to engraved British portraits, offering both historical context and practical information for collectors and enthusiasts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.