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1884 "The Masterpieces of German Art Illustrated: Portfolio Edition" Sections

September 21st 2017 @ 8:29pm EST
Winning Bid
$56

Item Details

A collection of four sections from the Portfolio Edition of The Masterpieces of German Art Illustrated: Being a Biographical History of Art in Germany and the Netherlands from the Earliest Period to the Present Time, edited by J. Eugene Reed and published by Gebbie & Co. of Philadelphia circa 1884. This work features numerous etchings and lithographs after German paintings; the pages are unbound to facilitate the removal of individual prints for framing. This collection includes sections 1, 2, 4 and 6 of the Portfolio Edition, each of which is presented in a leather portfolio with gilt cover text.

Number of Books 1

Condition

- ranges from Good to Fair; heavy wear and tear to leather portfolios; some edge wear, foxing and page discoloration to prints; missing two portfolios of six-portfolio set; portfolios not verified for completeness.

Dimensions

12.5" W x 18.0" H x 3.0" D

- measured stacked.

Item #

17BOS147-082

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