Text in German. Histories are given of the Mannheim Art collectors and sellers in the mid 19th century. With an expanding art community several publishing houses were established. A supplement lists when the art books were published in Mannheim and who the artists were that illustrated the books. Card laid-in from the publisher in rear of volume wishing a Happy Christmastime and New Years. Card laid-in stating "From the reference library of H.P. Kraus Oak Knoll Books * MMIII." Spine lightly faded, edges have minor wear with slight rubbing to corners and ends of spine.