London by Sampson Low, Marston & Co. 1898, lg. in-8vo, XV + 1 ll. + 615 p., illustrated, orig. H.-Leather, title gilt on spine. Fine.
The original edition. This work was intended as a guide to collectors of illustrated works in French and English and describes 5000 entries. Illustrated with numerous plates. Author and full title information is given as well as information about limited editions, special paper copies, etc. Includes annotations.
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London by Sampson Low, Marston & Co. 1898, lg. in-8vo, XV + 1 ll. + 615 p., illustrated, orig. brochure, spine split, with loss of orig. wrappers on spine.
The original edition. This work was intended as a guide to collectors of illustrated works in French and English and describes 5000 entries. Illustrated with numerous plates. Author and full title information is given as well as information about limited editions, special paper copies, etc. Includes annotations.ADDED: André Lejard: The Art of the French Book from early manuscripts to the present time Chene 1947, richly illustrated 4° bound Orig. Jackett. - / John Harthan: The history of the illustrated book the western tradition with 465 illustr. in color .Thames & Hudson 1981 fully ill. bound with jackett.
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