Print Collector's Quarterly 1977 Print Makers Illustrated Reference Set 8 Vols

(Old Books, 20th Century Books, Reference Books, Print Collecting Illustrated Books). Print Collector's Quarterly: An Anthology of Essays on Eminent Printmakers of the World, edited by Lauris Mason & Joan Ludman. Published 1977, New York by KTO Press.8 volumes, each c. 625 pages. Text in English. Heavily illustrated throughout, hundreds of images, extensive detailed index to set at the end of vol. 10. An essential reference work relating to old prints, still useful today. Publisher's cloth bindings, gilt title lettering. Eight of the ten volumes, each volume complete unto itself. Incomplete set, sold as is for reference value. Lacking volumes 3 & 4 of a 10 volume set. Contents of each volume complete unto themselves. Set is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Set is not new or in "new" condition. Bindings gently age worn, mostly light or inoffensive signs of handling and time but nothing severe or unsightly, Set remains overall attractive as an object. Paper is gently toned, still clean, tight, sound internally. Still attractive on the shelf. The book displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in overall nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws which may be present seem easy to overlook or forgive. Please review photos for more detail showing how this book survives. The asking price reflects the condition based on our examination and 35+ years full time exposure to antiquarian books, maps and printed ephemera of all types and genres. Flaws seen and/ or described have been taken into account. Book Measures c. 7 1/4" H x 5" W.[B12000].