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3 Volumes. G.N. Wright, The People's Gallery of Engravings.

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3 Volumes. G.N. Wright, The People's Gallery of Engravings. Bound by John Mylrea in 3/4 red calf and marbled boards bordered in floral open-tooling. The spines display a black morocco label with raised bands, bordering, floral panel details, and label lettering, all gilt-tooled. All of the edges are marbled with marbled endpapers. Illustrated with 193 fine engraved plates after the great masters. Published by Fisher, Son & Co. in London 1844.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.25 in (28.58 cm)Width: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1844
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU856134734782

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