Woodcuts from books of the 16th century from German, Swiss, Dutch, French, Spanish and Italian presses
By: with an introduction by Max Geisberg.
Contributors: Hesse-Goldschmidt, D., tr.; Merklein, E., joint tr.
Publisher: Weiss-Hesse Antiquariat
Published: 1937
Place of publication: Olten [Switzerland]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 50
Subjects: Illustration of books -- 16th century.; Wood-engraving -- History.; Illustrated books -- History -- 15th and 16th centuries.
Notes: The plates are leaves taken from original printed books of the 16th century as specified in the labels. The selection of the leaves and their listing in the index of plates were done without the assistance of the author of the introduction. Each plate is mounted with a mat.
"Published in a single edition of 50 numbered copies."
"English translation by D. Hesse-Goldschmidt and E. Merklein."
Issued in portfolio.