Bartolozzi And his Works. A Biographical and Descriptive Account of the Life and Career of Francesco Bartolozzi, R. A. (Illustrated) with Some Observations on The Present Demand and Value of his Prints; the way to detect Modern Impressions from Worn-Out Plates and to recognise Falsely-tinted impressions; Deceptions attempted with Prints; Print Collecting, Judging, Handling, &c.; together with a List of upwards of 2000 - the most extensive record yet compiled - of the Great Engraver's Works.

TUER, Andrew W.

Published by Field & Tuer ye Leadenhalle Presse. London L4to. 2 volumes. LARGE PAPER COPIES this being no.10 signed by ANDREW TUER in v.I, 1881

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Vol.I : pp. (xii), 211, (i) blank, (vi) Index, (ii) blank. Frontispiece, title vignette, 4 plates; Vol.II : pp. (viii), 152, (ii) blank, (iii) Index, (i) blank, (ii) Advertisements, (ii) blank. Frontispiece, title vignette, 5 plates [this volume extensively interleaved with blanks in order to make the volumes uniform]. Vellum bound, titles in gilt on the front boards, the boards stitched with cords, top edges gilt, uncut, the lower corners bumped, small snag in the spine of v.I, covers dusty and marked but not badly, text foxed at the ends, a lovely production overall.

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• Title: Bartolozzi And his Works. A Biographical and Descriptive Account of the Life and Career of Francesco Bartolozzi, R. A. (Illustrated) with Some Observations on The Present Demand and Value of his Prints; the way to detect Modern Impressions from Worn-Out Plates and to recognise Falsely-tinted impressions; Deceptions attempted with Prints; Print Collecting, Judging, Handling, &c.; together with a List of upwards of 2000 - the most extensive record yet compiled - of the Great Engraver's Works.
• Publisher: Field & Tuer ye Leadenhalle Presse. London L4to. 2 volumes. LARGE PAPER COPIES this being no.10 signed by ANDREW TUER in v.I
• Publication Date: 1881
• Binding: Hardcover