Bibliography and sale catalogue. A brief bibliography concerning the history of engraving and engravers followed by the publisher's catalogue of "Livres Relatifs a l'Architecture, la Sculpture, la Peinture et la Gravure et de quelques estampes en divers genres." The bibliography contains 650 titles relating to various aspects of engraving, printing and public collections of such works. The original paper back cover advertises other essays by Duplessis. With a memorial bookplate on front pastedown that indicates that this book came from the reference library and stock of H.P. Kraus.