I am awaiting the arrival of a new book to add to my artbook shelf! The Pictorial Webster's: A Visual Dictionary of Curiosities!
I've been eyeing this book for a while, and an on-line coupon earned for answering a survey fulfilled the checkmark beside this book, (and I got it for a great deal too.)
The description courtesty of Chronical Books: "Featuring over 1,500 engravings that originally graced the pages of Webster's dictionaries in the 19th century, this chunky volume is an irresistible treasure trove for art lovers, designers, and anyone with an interest in visual history. ...the engravings in Pictorial Webster's have been compiled into an alluring and unusual visual reference guide for the modern day. ...these alphabetically arranged archetypes and curiosities create enigmatic juxtapositions and illustrate the items deemed important to the Victorian mind."
Here are a couple pics from Chronical Books listing:
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