WOOD, H. Trueman.

Modern Methods of Illustrating Books.

New York: A.C. Armstrong and Son, 1887,

First American Edition. small octavo, green cloth over bevelled boards. (viii), (248)pp. A.C. Armstrong and Son, Item #32818

Part of The Book-Lover's Library series edited by Henry B. Wheatley. After a first chapter on traditional methods such as engraving and lithography, Wood concentrates on describng the newer methods of collotype, photolithography, producing surface blocks from half-tone negatives and photographic methods of producing intaglio plates. Excellent detail on each of the processes. With an index. Very minor scuffing to bottom of spine, light foxing to first two leaves.

Price: $30.00