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Knight, Charles, 1791-1873

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Engraving showing a Portrait of David Hume, mid-19th century

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Identifier: Coll-1848/SRC.1.9
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This is an engraving showing a portrait of Scottish philosopher David Hume (1711-1776), with the caption: "David Hume. From a Print by A. Smith, after a Picture by Allen Ramsay. Under the superintendence of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. London, Published by Charles Knight & Co. Ludgate Street." And just under the portrait: "Engraved by W. Holl".

Dates: mid-19th century
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Smaller acquisitions collection

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