The Complete Encyclopedia of Illustration
New York: Park Lane, 1979. Reprint (later edition). Hardcover. Oblong Quarto. 573 pp. Original illustrated dustjacket over beige half cloth with red paper-covered boards, blind-stamped lettering on cover, red on spine. Foreword by Paul Bacon. Translation of the Bilderatlas by F.A. Brockhaus by Spencer F. Baird containing all the original illustrations from the 1851 edition of The Iconographic Encyclopedia of Science, Literature and Art, with editorial revisions for easier reference. A treasure trove of over 11,725 illustrations, copyright-free, and clearly and beautifully reproducible." Reprint. Originally published in 1851. Profusely illustrated in b/w. DJ with light wear along edges and two one inch tears at head of spine, reinforced with transparent tape in back. Previous owner's name in red ink on free front end paper. DJ in good, binding and interior in very condition. g to vg. Item #38937
ISBN: 0517278898
Price: $125.00