Introduction (separate file)
List of Illustrations (separate
file)
Chapter I
Chapter II
Chapter III
Chapter IV (separate file)
Chapter V (separate file)
Chapter VI (separate file)
Chapter VII (separate file)
Chapter VIII (separate file)
Chapter IX (separate file)
Index (separate file)
ON
WOOD ENGRAVING.
CHAPTER I.
ANTIQUITY OF ENGRAVING.
Engraving—the word explained—the art defined—distinction between engraving on copper and on wood—early practice of the art of impressing characters by means of stamps instanced in babylonian bricks; fragments of egyptian and etruscan earthenware; roman lamps, tiles, and amphoræ—the cauterium or brand—principle of stencilling known to the romans—royal signatures thus affixed—practice of stamping monograms on documents in the middle ages—notarial stamps— merchants’-marks—coins, seals, and sepulchral brasses—examination of mr. ottley’s opinions concerning the origin of the art of wood engraving in europe, and its early practice by two wonderful children, the cunio.