BARTOLOZZI AND HIS WORKS.
Two volumes.
- London: Field & Tuer, Leadenhall Press, n.d. (circa 1881).
- small 4to.
- original vellum covered boards with cord sewing cords exposed along hinges, gilt stamped, top edges gilt, others uncut.
- (xi), 211, (9); (vii), 152, 10 pages.
Price: $50.00 other currencies
Order Nr. 57801
No limitation given, but obviously a limited edition printed by this noted English printer. Volume one crudely tape repaired, minor wear to edges. Boards of both volumes soiled. Else a fine set.
A biographical and descriptive account of the life and career of Francesco Bartolozzi, with some observations of the demand for and value of his prints. It explains ways to detect modern impressions from worn-out plates and how to recognize falsely-tinted impressions and deceptions attempted with prints. It also includes print collecting, judging, and handling, together with a list of over 2,000 of the great engravers works, the most extensive record ever compiled. Illustrated and indexed.