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THE PICTURE PRINTER OF THE NINETEENTH CENTURY, GEORGE BAXTER, 1804-1867.
Lewis, C.T. Courtney

- London : Sampson Low, Marston Low & Co. 1911 - thick small 4to. - green cloth decorated in light green and gilt with a cameo plate on the front cover, top edge gilt. - xxvi, 363 pages. - Order Nr. 23022 - Price: $ 125.00

First edition. Catalog of prints by the pioneer of the color printing process. Includes an excellent historical account of Baxter's life and work. Explains how he achieved his new process, which allowed for great volumes of cheap yet artistic color pictures to be taken into the homes of the masses. Also section with hints and advice on collecting his works. Includes twenty-one illustrations in full color and many others in black-and-white of Baxter's most famous works. Detailed commentary accompanies the prints. Indices and appendix included. Some marginalia; newspaper clippings inserted. Hinges bent. Spine, edges rubbed. Light foxing throughout. Small crease in spine covering.

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