MacGregor, Arthur ed.: Sir Hans Sloane. Collector, Scientist, Antiquary. Founding Father of the British Museum. London: British Museum Publications, 1994. 308pp with 40 colour and 117 monochrome illustrations. Cloth. 27.6x21.9cms. This is the first systematic survey of Sir Hans Sloane's Museum, acquired by the nation on his death in 1753, and one of the founding collections of the British Museum. The items and a series of 31 folio volumes forming the catalogue of the collection are presented in this volume which also offers a comprehensive reassessment of Sloane's life and work.
This is the first systematic survey of Sir Hans Sloane's Museum, acquired by the nation on his death in 1753, and one of the founding collections of the British Museum. The items and a series of 31 folio volumes forming the catalogue of the collection are presented in this volume which also offers a comprehensive reassessment of Sloane's life and work. Text in English