Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Houghton, W. (William), 1828-1895
Title:
British fresh-water fishes / by the Rev. W. Houghton ... Illustrated with a coloured figure of each species drawn from nature by A. F. Lydon, and numerous engravings.
Published / Created:
London [etc.] W. Mackenzie [pref. 1879]
Physical Description:
2 v. col. fronts., illus., col. plates. 38 cm.
Holdings:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Folio A Q 5 Copy 1

Rare Books and Manuscripts
Folio A Q 5 Copy 2

Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Friedman, J. Color printing in England, 1486-1870, 101

Selected exhibitions: "Color Printing in England, 1486-1870" (Yale Center for British Art, 20 April-25 June, 1978).

Color plates engraved and printed by Benjamin Fawcett.

British Art Center has 2 copies. Copy 2 is in 20 parts, each with original printed wrappers.

Date taken from preface.

Morris, M.C.F. Benjamin Fawcett, p. 131.
Exhibition History:
Color Printing in England, 1486-1870 (Yale Center for British Art, April 20, 1978-June 25, 1978)
Subject Terms:
Mackenzie, William -- Publisher. | Fawcett, Benjamin, 1808–1893 -- Printer.
Form/Genre:
Chromoxylographs -- [1879]. | Wood engravings -- [1879].
Contributors:
Lydon, A. F. (Alexander Francis), 1836–1917, ill.