Author: Firmin-Didot, Ambroise Title: Essai Typographique Et Bibliographique Sur L'Histoire de la Gravure Sur Bois
Description: Paris, Typ. de Firmin Didot Frères & Fils, 1863. Hardcover. Brow paper-covered boards with gilt illustration and black mounted title card on the spine with gilt lettering; title page with ornamental border, 2 preliminary leaves, [ix]-xiv columns, 1 leaf, [6]-315 columns, no illustrations, pages uncut and untrimmed. Text is in French. By Ambroise Firmin Didot, to follow on from the Ancient and Modern Costumes by César Vecellio. Typographical and bibliographical essay on the history of wood engraving. Good (Boards show shelfwear; text block edges are darkened; pages are age-toned and foxed, as expected with age.) .
Keywords: General European Art ; Wood Engravings History ; ;
Price: US$ 55.00 Seller: Kevin Mullen, Bookseller
- Book number: 192624
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