Isbn: 9780913870495 - introduction to the woodcut of the seventeenth century (6 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. NY: Abaris Books, (1977). First Edition, Signed. 11 ¼ x 8 ½ in. 282pp, Index, Artists' Monograms, Bibliography, Notes. Illustrated grey cloth, near fine condition, no dj (issued?). Signed & inscribed by the author with his initials, "HLH". Includes discussion of the German woodcut broadside of the 17th century by Ingeborg Lehmann-Haupt. ISBN 0913870498; 11 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches; 282 pages; Signed by Author. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Hardcover. Hellmut Lehmann-Haupt (1903-1992) was born in Germany and emigrated to the United States in 1929. After receiving a Ph.D., he worked briefly as a rare book dealer and assistant curator at the Gutenberg Museum before moving to the United States. He was the author of several books on bookmaking, including The Life of the Book: How the Book is Written, Published, Printed, Sold and Read (1975). This book on woodcuts was written to address the relative lack of attention paid to this graphic art compared to engravings and etching. Emphasis on Dutch and German artists. Numerous plates in black and white. Quarto. Grey cloth covered boards, with title in gilt to front cover and spine. Slight sun fading to covers. Pages are clean and bright. 282 pages, including index. BOB/013124.…

First Edition. Good copy in the original title-blocked pictorial cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 282 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-268) and index. Subjects; Wood-engraving 17th century History. Wood-engraving. Wood-engraving 17th century History. Wood-engraving History. Wood-engraving, German 17th century. Genres; Bibliography. History. Illustrated. 2 Kg.…

Hard Cover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Hardback, no dust-wrapper. 282pp. Illus. 1st edition 1977. Gilt title to spine and front board. Spine and top edge of boards a little faded. A very decent copy. (bs135).

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice book in great condition. Pages in excellent condition. Hardcover. English. Pub Year 1977, See images for condition. About the book >.>.> Introduction to the Woodcut of the Seventeenth Century is an introductory survey of seventeenth-century woodcut, a distinctive art that the author describes as a broad field not previously examined in its entirety. The study began with the prospect of exploring largely uncharted territory, but research revealed earlier, scattered investigations that had mapped parts of it. Rather than attempt a definitive account, the author presents an overview of the subject and identifies opportunities for more focused, specialised research throughout the text.The book also acknowledges the assistance received during its preparation, including help from print-room attendants and others who enabled access to books and the making of photographic reproductions. The author expresses particular gratitude to named library staff in London, among them George D. Painter, Ian Willisen and Blanche Henrey. (MP).…

Cloth. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition; First Printing. A first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiling, fading and other general shelfwear to the boards; An introduction to the art of woodcutting throughout the seventeenth century; 4to; 282 pages.