Author: Wax, Carol
Title: The Mezzotint: History and Technique
Description: New York, H.N. Abrams, 1990. Hardcover. A black cloth hardcover with the title in gilt down the spine, and a gilt illustration on the front cover. Has a glossy dust jacket with printed text and a black-and-white illustration at the center of both the front and back covers. The headband is yellow. The front and back free and pasted end pages are glossy black. Pages: (7), 8-296. Profusely illustrated with black-and-white images. Traces the evolution of the mezzotint from its invention in the 17th century to its great growth in the 18th century. An extensive technical section includes step-by-step descriptions and illustrations of the procedures for making mezzotints. VG+: A book in excellent condition. Tight binding and neat pages. There are two ink marks on the last page. Otherwise the book like it has rarely been read.

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