Description

Book Synopsis
Reveals the fascinating history of the cabinet of curiosities belonging to the Cobbe family, who created it around 1750 at Newbridge House and developed it over the following century. In this book, the enormous range of surviving objects and specimens is illustrated by photographs and has been catalogued by scholars in the respective fields.

Trade Review
“The singularity of the book lies in the weight and breadth of specialist scholarship which has been marshalled”—Dora Thornton, Art Newspaper -- Dora Thornton * Art Newspaper *

The Cobbe Cabinet of Curiosities An AngloIrish

    Product form

    £67.50

    Includes FREE delivery

    RRP £75.00 – you save £7.50 (10%)

    Order before 4pm today for delivery by Tue 30 Jun 2026.

    A Hardback by Arthur MacGregor

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of The Cobbe Cabinet of Curiosities An AngloIrish by Arthur MacGregor

      Publisher: Yale University Press
      Publication Date: 24/04/2015
      ISBN13: 9780300204353, 978-0300204353
      ISBN10: 0300204353
      Also in:
      Exhibition catalogues and specific collections History of art

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Reveals the fascinating history of the cabinet of curiosities belonging to the Cobbe family, who created it around 1750 at Newbridge House and developed it over the following century. In this book, the enormous range of surviving objects and specimens is illustrated by photographs and has been catalogued by scholars in the respective fields.

      Trade Review
      “The singularity of the book lies in the weight and breadth of specialist scholarship which has been marshalled”—Dora Thornton, Art Newspaper -- Dora Thornton * Art Newspaper *

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account