ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE HISTORY OF ART A Series of Woodcuts Collected and Arranged by E.A. Seemann. Pt.1: Architecture, Sculpture, and the Industrial Arts, among the Nations of Antiquity. Pt.3: Architecture & Sculpture of the Renaissance Period, and of Modern Times. Pt.4: The Industrial Arts among the Oriental Nations and the Nations of Europe, from the Middle Ages down to Modern Times. Nos.1, 3 & 4 of 5. Published by Arthur Ackermann, London. Large folio softcovers. Each of the three volumes measures 16.5" x 12" (42cm x 30cm). 121 plates in total, depicting all manner of aesthetics, architecture, sculpture and design; also covering such subjects as furniture, bookbinding, rugs, ornamental metalwork, etc. Some partial splitting here and there to covers at hinges, though wraps remain soundly intact nonetheless. Occasional rubbing and creasing to cover corners, and some darkening. Contents themselves clean and bright throughout. Please see photos below for further condition detail. *Please note, all international shipping prices include full postal insurance. Thank you.* |