The Fine Art Circular and Print Collector's Manual

EVANS, A.E. & SONS

Published by A.E. Evans, 1858

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EVANS, A.E. & SONS. The Fine Art Circular and Print Collector's Manual. Catalogue of Nearly Six Thousand Etchings and Engravings by Artists of every School and Period, comprising the Best Examples of Every Eminent Engraver. to the present time. [2], 260, [4], 50, [4]pp notes on sales of prints. Contemporary half red morocco, marbled boards, rather rubbed with wear to the corners, and some occasional foxing. Old clear tape to the corners. The first title bears the date in ink '1858', the title to the appendix carries a printed date Copac records Oxford, V & A, and the B.L. only. 1857. 8vo. A.E.Evans & Sons 403 Strand. [1858]. An extensive print dealer's catalogue giving the 'size and price of each print, and references to the works of those authors who have made the art of engraving their study'. With an appendix ' Consisting of a Catalogue Raisonnee of Nearly 400 prints unknown to Bartsch'. Full of irresistible bargains, e.g. Durer's 'Adam and Eve, a brilliant impression, and in perfect state of preservation, very rare, £10 10s' & John Martin's 'The Fall of Babylon, most brilliant proof before any letters, £3 3s' etc. Seller Inventory # 159850

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Title: The Fine Art Circular and Print Collector's ...

Publisher: A.E. Evans

Publication Date: 1858

Binding: Hard Cover

Condition: Very Good