Scrap Picture Book [title in die-cut chromolithographic letters].

Circa 1875. Collection of some 700 Victorian chromolithographic scraps, arranged and mounted in an album bearing the manufacturer's cover title "Scrap Book" and printed ticket ("Shipman's / Patented / Invoice & Scrap / Book / Patented June 13, 1871"). Large 4to. (48) leaves of heavy plain paper. All the leaves and the pastedown endpapers bear mounted chromolithographs, mostly die-cut scraps, pictorial scenes, and a few silhouettes; typical sentimental, religious, and humorous subjects in sizes varying from less than an inch to eight inches high. An excellent example of the popular enthusiasm for collecting decorative color printing. Leather-backed black cloth stamped in gilt and blind; moderately rubbed, joints cracked. The leaves show scattered off-setting and foxing but the scraps are generally very bright and fine.

• USD 500.00 > other currencies
• ordernr.: 46204

• bookseller: Bartleby's Books (USA)