Woodcuts from books of the 15th century shown in original specimens : 55 leaves detached from books printed in Germany, Switzerland, Bohemia, the Netherlands, and Italy / with an introduction by W.L. Schreiber ; translated from the German by André Barbey.
Alternate Title(s):
Buchholzschnitt im 15. Jahrhundert in original- Biespielen. English.
Published / Created:
Munich : Weiss & Co., 1929.
Physical Description:
1 portfolio (83, [4] p., 55 leaves) : ill. ; 48 cm.
Holdings:
Rare Books and Manuscripts Folio A 2010 37
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Translation of: Der Buchholzschnitt im 15. Jahrhundert in original-Beispielen."The present publication appeared in a single issue consisting of 100 copies numbered by hand, 50 of which were provided with German and 50 with English text"--P. [85].BAC: British Art Center copy includes many leaf specimens with hand-coloring. Has laid in two folio letterpress leaves, with note in ms. "Facsimiles from Hysty. and Cronles. of Sctod. These and the genuine leaves belonged to David Laing who made up a copy with fragments & facsimiles".
Subject Terms:
Illustration of books -- 15th century -- Europe. | Wood-engraving -- 15th century -- Europe. | Illustrated books -- Europe -- 15th and 16th centuries. | Incunabula -- Europe.