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Title: Historic Men and Scenes Portrayed by the Masters
Author / Compiler: Franklin Edson Belden
Publisher: The Werner Company (New York, Akron OH, Chicago)
Publication Date: 1898 (Copyright 1898)
Binding: Original publisher cloth hardbound / oblong oversized folio format
Illustrations: Engraved by the perfected half-tone process from special research photographs
Content: Antique art collection featuring historical artwork, scenes, and portraits of iconic figures including Napoleon, Columbus, Caesar, Beethoven, Cleopatra, and Turner’s "Wreck of the Minotaur" accompanied by biographical and artistic descriptions.
Condition Notes:
Covers: Light toning, surface rubbing, and minor foxing/soiling to cloth boards consistent with age. Edges and corners show light shelf wear.
Interior: Clean, complete interior pages with strong antique half-tone plates. Minor edge foxing/toning present on endpapers and margins.
Binding: Square and intact with secure hinges.
$24.80
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$24.80
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1898 Historic Men and Scenes Franklin Edson Belden Werner Co Art Engravings
$24.80
Sale price
$24.80
Regular price
Title: Historic Men and Scenes Portrayed by the Masters
Author / Compiler: Franklin Edson Belden
Publisher: The Werner Company (New York, Akron OH, Chicago)
Publication Date: 1898 (Copyright 1898)
Binding: Original publisher cloth hardbound / oblong oversized folio format
Illustrations: Engraved by the perfected half-tone process from special research photographs
Content: Antique art collection featuring historical artwork, scenes, and portraits of iconic figures including Napoleon, Columbus, Caesar, Beethoven, Cleopatra, and Turner’s "Wreck of the Minotaur" accompanied by biographical and artistic descriptions.
Condition Notes:
Covers: Light toning, surface rubbing, and minor foxing/soiling to cloth boards consistent with age. Edges and corners show light shelf wear.
Interior: Clean, complete interior pages with strong antique half-tone plates. Minor edge foxing/toning present on endpapers and margins.
Binding: Square and intact with secure hinges.