A recent addition to the “Connoisseur’s library” which enlightens the reader on the various processes employed in the production of colored illustrations. “Premising that, like Gaul of old, the subject is divisible into three parts, the author gives an account first of coloured illustrations printed from wood blocks, secondly of those printed from metal plates, and thirdly of those printed from stone, devoting special chapters to men who have played a leading role in evolution of colour printing in this country.” (Int. Studio.)
“A manual for the use of collector’s and students is urgently required, and it could not come from a better source than from a librarian in the Art library at South Kensington, nor appear under better auspices than those of Mr. Cyril Davenport.”
+ + – Ath. 1906, 2: 555. N. 3. 1430w. + Ind. 61: 1403. D. 13, ’06. 270w.
“Mr. Hardie’s exposition throughout is clear and concise, and he writes with the authority of one whose knowledge of the subject is probably unequalled.”
+ + Int. Studio. 30: 90. N. ’06. 480w.
“There can be nothing but praise for Mr. Hardie’s thorough treatment and pleasant style.”
+ Lond. Times. 5: 266. Jl. 27, ’06. 760w.
“Appendixes valuable to book and print collectors, an index, and many color prints beautifully reproduced make this volume a necessary book for certain libraries. Along with the text that keeps the reader’s interest there is a mass of information which gives the advantage of a book of reference.” C. de Kay.
+ + N. Y. Times. 11: 885. D. 22, ’06. 380w.