The Masterpieces of Italian Art Illustrated: Being a Biographical History of Art in Italy From the Earliest Period to the Present Time. Volume II
Philadelphia: Gebbie & Co., 1880. Hardcover. Oversized 3/4 burgundy leather and cloth boards; 5 raised bands on spine with gilt lettering; marble illustrated end papers; unpaginated, 50 plates, 80 pages. Each plate is accompanied by a leaf with descriptive text and guard sheet. Good+ (boards have heavy shelfwear, leather spine torn almost completely off, front cover is loose, binding is secure and plates are still very clean and clear. The rear pages numbered 23-30 are crinkled and torn along the bottom edge not affecting any of the text or engravings.). Item #189029
Volume 2 only of a 2 volume set. Text is in English. Includes a list of photogravures and wood engravings. Index of painters is included in the rear.
OCLC: 59128877
Price: $150.00