![]() ![]() Most of the proofs are cut around the edges of the design, and a large proportion also have pieces cut out of them, following the lines of the design. On one or two proofs there is additional sketching in pencil (see nos. Occasionally the engravers’ annotations give the name of the artist, and/or the title (nos. On at least one print, instructions for corrections have been trimmed off (see no. They often have brief pencil annotations, usually with dates, probably of production, delivery or publication. Many of the proofs are touched with pencil or with white, black or brown pigment. There are illustrations for children, several illustrated titles, ornamental letters, calendar months, ornamental borders and advertisements. There are satirical cartoons, orientialising and imperialist prints. There is a wide variety of book and magazine illustration, including of literature, history, botany, anatomy, animals, machinery, portraits, topography and travel. ![]() This Book was made up at the time the engravings shown in it were done.' The album includes more than 1418 early wood-engraved proofs. ![]() Album with hand-written title page: 'India-Proofs of Wood-Engravings by The Brothers Dalziel. ![]()
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