Hamerton, Philip Gilbert — Etching & Etchers

Boston, Roberts Brothers, 1886. Fourth Edition. Hardbound. Black cloth with gold lettering and decoration, gilt top edges; bw illustrated title page, 459 pp. with 12 plates and 3 additional illustrations. Provides information on the Dutch, French, and English schools of etching, as well as the artists themselves. Includes excellent information about the art of etching, methods, history, etc. Very thorough. This copy is missing Plate IX and Plate XI of 12 plates. An uncommon edition. G (Ex-art library with spine label, bookplates, barcode, and few marks; some material torn from head of outer spine; has average wear and tear overall; pages are clean; this copy is missing two of the 12 etching plates.)/Hardcover.