1896 Rare Book - The Dance of Death by Hans Holbein with Also his Bible CutsOne of the most haunting and influential artistic meditations on mortality ever produced, uniting the visionary imagery of Hans Holbein with the great nineteenth century revival of medieval woodcut illustration. Author: Francis Douce. Designs attributed to Hans Holbein. Introduction by Thomas Frognall Dibdin. Title: The Dance of Death in a Series of Engravings on Wood from Designs Attributed to Hans Holbein. Also Holbeins Bible Cuts. Publisher:

The author:  Mrs

published by Ernest Nister in London and E

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Illustrations: Beautifully illustrated with full-page wood engravings in black and white by multiple artists

color-rich illustrations appeared in many beloved classics

from a mistreated orphan to an independent woman finding her voice and destiny

The binding is unsigned but of fine craftsmanship

and the restorative power of affection and nature

✔ Definitive pictorial history of Montreal

The Andrew Lang lectures at the University of St Andrews are named after him

boldly illustrated and lettered in black and green with a striking design of Robin Hood drawing his bow on the front cover and spine (hinges fine

Features a red leather title label and superb craftsmanship with sewn pages