First edition. Illustrated with plates of various works arts printed on thick stock, and with a profusion of half-tone reproductions from old engravings, paintings, etc., throughout the text. One of the great modern, comprehensive books by the painter and traveller, Vuillier (1844-1915). Bound in publisher's full blue straight-grained morocco, with swash lettering in gilt, a.e.g. Slight traces of rubbing at extremities. About fine Illustrated with photogravure plates of various works arts printed on thick stock, and with a profusion of half-tone reproductions from old engravings, paintings, etc., throughout the text.
