Bartolozzi and his works
Subtitle: a biographical and descriptive account of the life and career of Francesco Bartolozzi, R.A. (illustrated) : with some observations on the present demand for and value of his prints; the way to detect modern impressions from worn-out plates and to recognise falsely-tinted impressions; deceptions attempted with prints; print collecting, judging, handling, &c.; together with a list of upwards of 2,000--the most extensive record yet compiled--of the great engraver's works
By: by Andrew W. Tuer.
Series: Blake -- no. 842
Publisher: Field & Tuer; ye Leadenhalle Presse; Hamilton, Adams & Co. ...; Scribner & Welford ...
Published: 1881
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Subjects: Bartolozzi, Francesco, -- 1727-1815; Stipple engraving; Engraving -- Prices; Engraving -- Catalogs
Notes: Vol. 1: [8], 211, [9] p., [8] leaves of plates; vol. 2: [4], 152, [9] p., [5] leaves of plates.

Preface dated, 1881.

Includes advertisements.

Includes index in each volume.

Bound in ivory parchment with gilt lettering, as issued.

Gift to Victoria University Library. Bentley, G.E., Jr. 2005/10/01.

Victoria University Library copy: "List of the works of Bartolozzi (arranged under heads)" (v. 2, p. 85-152) interleaved with faintly lined pages.

Victoria University Library copy includes colour version of "A St. James's Beauty" disbound from another edition of the same work (laid in).