Decorative Illustration of Books Old & New, Crane, 1896 [179358]

Decorative Illustration of Books Old and New[x=#8221/] by Walter Crane, London, George Bell and Sons York St., Covent Garden, WC New York, 66 5th Ave. 1896. 335 pages with index, approximately 6 x 8", rough-cut page edges typical of fine press. This is an exceptional book showing illustrations in books through time that is utterly remarkable. This is the quintessential reference book of woodblock print and other early book illustrations. very good.