THE WORLD'S FAMOUS PICTURES. Old and Modern Masters ( Complete 2 Volume Set )

Beautifull illustrated with the works of the Masters. Each book has 12 Colour Plates (making a total of 24) and 144 Mezzogravures ( a total of 288 ). "Reproductions from the Important Collection of Mr C. Hubert Letts, Fine Art Publisher to His Majesty the King." Double-Page Frontis of Vol I illustrated with Lord Leighton's Procession of Cimabue's Maddona in Florence. Red cloth covers with bright Gilt central Wreath and Title on fronts framed by an architectural design. Gilt Palette Motif, Lettering and Border Decoration on spines. Top page edges Red. 13 1/4" Tall. Previous owner has carefully written Ref. No's by the Lists on the Contents Pages which correspond to the Critical Notes on the back, which is rather useful. No signatures or other inscriptions. Very slight edge wear. Spine colour slightly faded with a few very light areas of slightly lighter colour (probably due to a splash of a drink. One similar large spot on fronty of vol I (see photos ). Set weighs 5.4 Kilos so Shipping Outside UK will be extra. Please ask if you'd like more Pictures, Information or a Shipping Quote. Size: Folio - over 12" - 15" tall.…