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Creator:
Houghton, W. (William), 1828–1895
Title(s):
British fresh-water fishes / by the Rev. W. Houghton ... Illustrated with a coloured figure of each species drawn from nature by A. F. Lydon, and numerous engravings.
Published/Created:
London [etc.] W. Mackenzie [pref. 1879]
Physical Description:
2 v. col. fronts., illus., col. plates. 38 cm.
Holdings:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Folio A Q 5 Copy 1
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Rare Books and Manuscripts
Folio A Q 5 Copy 2
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Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Friedman, J. Color printing in England, 1486-1870, 101
Selected exhibitions: "Color Printing in England, 1486-1870" (Yale Center for British Art, 20 April-25 June, 1978).
Color plates engraved and printed by Benjamin Fawcett.
British Art Center has 2 copies. Copy 2 is in 20 parts, each with original printed wrappers.
Date taken from preface.
Morris, M.C.F. Benjamin Fawcett, p. 131.
Subject Terms:
Fawcett, Benjamin, 1808–1893 -- Printer.
Mackenzie, William -- Publisher.
Form/Genre:
Chromoxylographs -- [1879].
Wood engravings -- [1879].
Contributors:
Lydon, A. F. (Alexander Francis), 1836–1917, ill.
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Color Printing in England, 1486-1870 (Yale Center for British Art, April 20, 1978-June 25, 1978) [YCBA Objects in the Exhibition]


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