The art of wood-engraving in Italy in the fifteenth century
by Lippmann, Friedrich (1839-1903)
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About This Item
London: B. Quaritch, 1888. 1st edition. Hardcover. 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. 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.
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
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- Title
- The art of wood-engraving in Italy in the fifteenth century
- Author
- Lippmann, Friedrich (1839-1903)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st edition
- Publisher
- London: B. Quaritch
- Date Published
- 1888
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