Gleanings of antiquities / By John Beaumont, Gent.
Gleanings of Antiquities is a 1724 London book by the gentleman John Beaumont, printed for the bookseller J. Roberts and aimed at readers of antiquarian and historical curiosities. Its pictures are small black woodcut headpieces and tailpieces: ornamental friezes of flowers, urns, foliage and an eagle, plus a chapter numeral (V) and an emblematic urn scene with figures.








