Project Gutenberg 2017-10-08 Public domain in the USA. 577 Layard, George Somes 1857 1925 08018752 Suppressed Plates, Wood-engravings, &c. Together with Other Curiosities Germane Thereto; Being an Account of Certain Matters Peculiarly Alluring to the Collector Produced by Chris Curnow, RichardW, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Suppressed Plates, Wood-engravings, &c." by George Somes Layard is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the fascinating world of suppressed book illustrations that have intrigued book collectors and bibliophiles alike. Layard examines the allure and significance of these rare illustrations, as well as their histories, often touching on the societal and artistic contexts that led to their suppression. The opening of the text introduces the reader to the concept of suppressed illustrations in books, expressing their irresistible appeal to collectors who seek to acquire both beautiful and historically significant items. Layard contrasts the motivations of genuine collectors with those of individuals who may seek rarities merely for status. He emphasizes that the book will not serve as a catalog of indecent illustrations but aims to provide an authoritative overview of notable suppressed works, including significant examples that have come to light during his years of obsessive collecting. With a blend of humor and earnestness, the author sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the intricate relationships between authors, illustrators, and the sometimes contentious realm of book publishing. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Engraving Engraving -- Collectors and collecting NE Text Category: History - Other Category: Art 412919 2025-07-22T08:41:56.050831 text/html 380380 2024-10-23T02:44:15 text/html 14995112 2025-07-22T08:42:14.458724 application/epub+zip 14996558 2025-07-22T08:42:02.564794 application/epub+zip 230547 2025-07-22T08:41:57.111824 application/epub+zip 18073147 2025-07-22T08:42:20.395739 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 10782319 2025-07-22T08:42:09.199744 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 359601 2022-08-25T06:56:06.177943 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 305735 2025-07-22T08:41:54.593826 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 285841 2024-10-23T02:44:15 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16421 2025-07-22T08:42:20.565681 application/rdf+xml 19632 2025-07-22T08:41:57.252799 image/jpeg 2972 2025-07-22T08:41:57.182791 image/jpeg 16992557 2025-07-22T08:41:56.399827 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog