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[Privately Printed by John C. Wilkins]. 1879. First Edition, 4to, x,352,[1]pp., printed on handmade paper, numerous illustrs., title and sectional titles within ornamental borders, orig. quarter morocco, slightly rubbed, uncut, t.e.g. Levis, p.218. “This is a beautifully printed volume, with many illustrations of rare prints, title pages, initials, etc. The prints are described or identified by the usual references to Batsch, etc., and there is an interesting biographical note of each artist. It is arranged by schools, the artist of each being listed alphabetically.” |