The Illustrated Book

Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1938. Hardcover. Very Good. Hardcover. An extensive history of the illustration of books from the fifteenth century to the early twentieth century, with a special chapter devoted to color work and children's books. With over 100 black and white illustrations and a lengthy list of reference books on the subject. Bound in red cloth with gilt titling to spine. Ex-library with small gold circle at base of spine and glue remnants to rear pastedown and free rear endpaper. Otherwise in very good condition. 314 pages. BOB/040220.