The History of Portrait Miniatures, Williamson, 2 Vols.

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.

London 1904 c.H: 15.5"W: 4 [the two vols.]"D: 11.5"