THE BOOK ILLUSTRATIONS OF FELIX OCTAVIUS CARR DARLEY
First and only bibliography of the illustrator, reprinted in book form from the April 1951 Proceedings of the American Antiquarian Society.
First and only bibliography of the illustrator, reprinted in book form from the April 1951 Proceedings of the American Antiquarian Society.
First edition of the author's third art monograph, reproducing Cruikshank's illustrations of Dickens, Ainsworth, Sterne, Smollett, and others, with extensive commentary and context.
Rare bibligraphical catalogue of the early American artist's engravings, compiled by Duyckinck and with a biographical sketch by Lossing.
"Original and only edition" in book form of these notes on the history of illustration, which first appeared monthly in PUBLISHERS WEEKLY beginning in the 1940s.
First printing of the most comprehensive work in English about the career of Vladimir Favorsky, a key reference of the multifaceted artist.
Catalogue of an exhibition on the design and function of that perfect article, the Pencil.
Limited first edition of this substantial reference guide to English and French book illustrations of the 18th century.
Uncommon early twentieth century catalogue of Cruikshank's original works and illustrated books offered by Robert Dodd, dealer and head of Dodd, Mead's rare book department.
First printing of this collection of essays on the societal impact of the ubiquity of photographed images – the origin of much of the modern rhetorical vocabulary surrounding the art.
Inscribed pamphlet containing two brief articles on the 19th century American comic artist, including a checklist of his works.