The art of wood-engraving in Italy in the fifteenth century
1888, 1st edition. London: B. Quaritch. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Item #319980
Physical description: xxii, 179 p., [19] leaves of plates (some folded): ill; 28 cm.
Notes: Title within ornamental border. "The book...has developed out of a series of articles which appeared originally in the Jahrbuch der K. Preussischen kunstsammlungen' and were afterwards published in a seperate issue of a hundred copies."--p. [vii]. Includes bibliographical references and index. Translated from the German and revised. Subjects: Wood-engraving, Italian History. Wood-engraving 15th century Italy History. Illustration of books 15th century Italy History. Illustration of books, Italian History. Printing History Italy. Printing Italy History. Wood-engraving History. Wood-engraving. Wood-engraving 15th century. Illustration of books Italy History 15th century. Genre: Bibliography. History. Illustrated.
Price: €95.00