Treatise on Wood Engraving, Historical and Practical With Upwards of Three Hundred Illustrations, Engraved on Wood |
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| Author:
| Jackson, John
Chatto, William Andrew |
| Series title: | Cambridge Library Collection - History of Printing, Publishing and Libraries Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-511-69457-8 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2010 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Digital (delivered electronically) |
| List Price: | AUD $110.00 |
Book Description:
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A Treatise on Wood Engraving (1839) combines W. A. Chatto's historical interests with the practical insights of the wood-engraver, John Jackson. Containing upwards of three hundred engraved illustrations, the book covers everything from ancient engraved stamps to nineteenth-century woodcuts, culminating in an engaging 'how-to' description of the trade.
A Treatise on Wood Engraving (1839) combines W. A. Chatto's historical interests with the practical insights of the wood-engraver, John Jackson. Containing upwards of three hundred engraved illustrations, the book covers everything from ancient engraved stamps to nineteenth-century woodcuts, culminating in an engaging 'how-to' description of the trade.