A Collection of one hundred and twenty-nine fac-similes of Scarce and Curious Prints, by Early Masters of the Italian, German, and Flemish schools; illustrative of the history of engraving, with introductory remarks, and a catalogue of the plates
by OTTLEY, William Young
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very good
- Seller
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Palm Springs, California, United States
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About This Item
Published for the Proprietor; and sold by Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, and Green., 1828. First Edition. Hardcover. Very good. Original three-quarter red leather. Folio, very lightly ex-library -- no marking on spine or plates, just a few discrete stamps and a bookplate. Binding is strong, edges worn to the boards. For those unfamiliar with the book, it should be noted that these facsimiles are actually indvidual intaglio impressions. An impressive collection of images. Very heavy book -- ships media in the USA only.
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- Seller
- Blue Sky Rare Books
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- Seller's Inventory #
- 5433
- Title
- A Collection of one hundred and twenty-nine fac-similes of Scarce and Curious Prints, by Early Masters of the Italian, German, and Flemish schools; illustrative of the history of engraving, with introductory remarks, and a catalogue of the plates
- Author
- OTTLEY, William Young
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Published for the Proprietor; and sold by Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, and Green.
- Date Published
- 1828
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Blue Sky Rare Books
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Palm Springs, California
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