Abstract

Illustrated Works - IV

The article discusses some publications which are illustrated editions of their original books. "Holland and Its People," by Edmondo De Amicis, is printed in three grades with etchings on Whatman and linen papers. It includes about 60 illustrations, between etchings, photogravures of some of the most noted Dutch masterpieces, and woodcuts. "Romeo and Juliet" with twelve illustrations by F. Dicksee, is published on Whatman papers with exquisite typography and red-letter chapter headings. The commentary which serves as introduction is the history of the play, and of its growth and transmigration through the various folk-lore of elder Europe, until in Shakespeare's hands it took its definite and immortal shape. The article also mentions other books as "Jack in the Pulpit" and "A Series of Character Sketches From Dickens."