Publisher's Synopsis
Suppressed Plates, Wood Engravings, Etc.: Together With Other Curiosities Germane Thereto is a book written by George Somes Layard and published in 1907. The book is a collection of suppressed plates and wood engravings, as well as other curiosities related to them. The author provides a detailed account of the history and significance of these suppressed plates and wood engravings, which were often censored or altered due to their controversial content. The book includes illustrations of these suppressed plates and wood engravings, as well as detailed descriptions of their origins and the reasons behind their suppression. Additionally, the author discusses the broader context of censorship and suppression in art and literature, and the impact that these practices have had on the artistic and cultural landscape. Overall, Suppressed Plates, Wood Engravings, Etc.: Together With Other Curiosities Germane Thereto is an informative and intriguing exploration of the history of censorship and suppression in art and literature, and the ways in which these practices have shaped our understanding of the world around us.Being An Account Of Certain Matters Peculiarly Alluring To The Collector.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.
