Axel Herman Haig and his work : illustrated from his etchings, pencil-drawings and water-colours, with a biography and a descriptive catalogue of his etched works

Printer's second proof copy, externally poor with interior well-preserved; publisher's insert loosely enclosed. All text and plates remain as issued by the printer, with copious plates but containing only the 4 initial text pages from the published edition. The copy is bound in half leather over cloth boards, both gilt-blocked. Boards slightly scuffed; spine heavily worn, with minor loss to the head and tail, and with a split to the front joint. Corners peeling somewhat with some loss. Edges somewhat dust-toned, with interior bright and clean on the whole, apart from some marginal dust smudges. Top edge gilt. Remains a unique and very serviceable copy overall. Physical description; plates : illustrations (some colour), portrait ; 32 cm. Notes; Title in red and black. Subjects; Hägg, Axel Herman 1835-1921. Etchers Sweden Biography. Art, Modern 19th century. Art, Swedish. Cathedrals. 1 Kg.