Masterpieces From The Art Galleries Of The World -190 prints -New York 1896-Rare

  

These beautiful illustration booklets were distributed weekly in the New York Sunday Daily Times, sometime between 1894 and 1896 and represent the first time quality photographs were taken of the masterpiece art works from around the world and brought to the average person. There was a charge for this but was greatly reduced by the newspaper company. There appears to be 2 issues with no Volume numbers on them.

I believe these might have been the first ones as if they didn't know at the time that it would continue and become a numbered collection. The pages are in good condition. Some edge wear but no major rips, stains or writing. 6 has it's dust cover and it has come away at the seam. "Masterpieces From The Art Galleries Of The World" The Art Engraving Company, Times Building, New York 1896. Pages - 13.5 x 10.5 inches; Art - 10 x 6 inches; Each Volume contains 15 illustrations.

Volumes 2-11 complete, #6 has it's dust cover. A partial Volume -10 illustrations possibly Vol. I stand behind everything I sell and describe each item to the best of my ability. Thank you for your interest!

The item "Masterpieces From The Art Galleries Of The World -190 prints -New York 1896-Rare" is in sale since Tuesday, April 12, 2016. This item is in the category "Books\Antiquarian & Collectible". The seller is "laricu" and is located in Webbwood, Ontario. This item can be shipped worldwide.

1. Binding: Softcover, Wraps
2. Subject: Art & Photography
3. Topic: Fine Arts: Collections
4. Special Attributes: 1st Edition
5. Origin: American
6. Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
7. Year Printed: 1896