The book may have numerous typos or missing text. It is not illustrated or indexed. However, purchasers can download a free scanned 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. Original Publisher: W. Isbister, Ltd. Publication date: 1886 Subjects: Art; Art / General; Art / Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions; Art / Criticism; Art / History / General; Art / Techniques / Painting; Art / Study