A large, important and truly impressive early reference on miniature portraits. A limited edition of 520 copies with 104 numbered plates, most including multiple images of significant miniatures. There are chapters devoted to many of the most famous miniature portraitists. Bound in a custom deep blue leather with gilt tooling by Stikeman. With the engraved bookplate of George J. Gould.
There is some rubbing to the edges but otherwise a fine tight copy.