The book may have numerous typos or missing text. It is not illustrated or indexed. However, purchasers can download a free copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website. You can also preview the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a trial membership in the publisher's book club where they can select from more than a million books for free. Volume: 2 Publisher: Printed by G. E. Eyre and W. Spottiswoode, printers to the Queen's most excellent Majesty Publication date: 1870 Subjects: Patents; Printing; Art / Graphic Arts; Art / Typography; Language Arts