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The Complete Encyclopedia of Illustration

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A treasure trove of almost 12,000 detailed engravings, copyright-free and clearly reproducible, The Complete Encyclopedia of Illustration is a marvel of a collection culled from the worlds of science, history, geography, mythology, art, architecture, and more. Fully referenced, this volume is both an inspiration and a practical sourcebook for designers and artists. It also serves as a visual feast for admirers and collectors of old engravings, and stands as a tribute to the mid-nineteenth century artisans who created the original plates on which this book is based.

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The Complete Encyclopedia of Illustration, Johann Georg Heck

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1979
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Title
The Complete Encyclopedia of Illustration
Language
English
Publisher
Park Lane
Released
1979
Format
Hardcover
Pages
573
ISBN10
0517278898
ISBN13
9780517278895
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Original title
Bilder-Atlas zum Conversations-Lexikon
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A treasure trove of almost 12,000 detailed engravings, copyright-free and clearly reproducible, The Complete Encyclopedia of Illustration is a marvel of a collection culled from the worlds of science, history, geography, mythology, art, architecture, and more. Fully referenced, this volume is both an inspiration and a practical sourcebook for designers and artists. It also serves as a visual feast for admirers and collectors of old engravings, and stands as a tribute to the mid-nineteenth century artisans who created the original plates on which this book is based.