The book has no illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Subtitle: The Modes of Judging Between Copies and Originals and a Brief Life of the Principal Masters in the Different Schools of Painting; Original Publisher: Ackermann; Publication date: 1847; Subjects: Painting; Painters; Artists' materials; Art / General; Art / History / General; Art / European; Art / Individual Artist; Art / Techniques / Painting; Art / Techniques / General;