Oak Knoll

First edition (Besterman p.3010). Spine lightly age-darkened, covers lightly rubbed, else a near fine copy.

History of the 18th century French illustrated book followed by a bibliography giving 750 entries. The bibliography is a check list of books with the appropriate page number given to tie the book into the lengthy historical text. Covers in-depth discussions of the artists, illustrators, engravers, printers, binders, publishers, booksellers, etc. involved in the book trade in France as well as an overview of French literature of the period. Includes supplements, emendments, appendices. A rare book.