Publisher's Synopsis
Catalogue of Engravings by Ferdinand Gaillard (1900) is a book published by The Grolier Club, which is a bibliophilic society in New York City. The book features a comprehensive catalog of engravings created by Ferdinand Gaillard, a French engraver who lived from 1834 to 1887. The engravings included in the book are primarily portraits of famous figures from the 19th century, such as writers, artists, and politicians. The book also includes a brief biography of Gaillard and an introduction written by the editor, Octave Uzanne, a French writer and bibliophile. The engravings in the book are reproduced using photogravure, a printing process that produces high-quality images with fine detail and tonal range. The book is a valuable resource for collectors, art historians, and anyone interested in the art of engraving.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
