Victorian illustrated books

by Percy Muir

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Original publication date: 1971
Epigraph: [None]
Dedication: [None]
First words: This is a book that I have had great pleasure in writing.

Preface.
Pictures came before letterpress.

1. The background.
Last words: (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)We shall know much more about it when the new edition of Mr Sinclair Hamilton's catalogue is completed.
Original language: English

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Genre: Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 741.6 — Arts & recreation Drawing & decorative arts Drawing Graphic design, illustration, commercial art
LCC: Z1023 .M92 — Bibliography, Library Science and Information Resources General bibliography Special classes of books

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Languages: English
Media: Paper
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