This is Volume 1 of the "Catalogue of Early Prints in the British Museum," a detailed inventory compiled by the Department of Prints and Drawings. Authored by William Hughes Willshire, this catalogue provides a comprehensive listing of the museum's early print collection. A valuable resource for art historians, collectors, and researchers, this catalogue offers insights into the techniques, styles, and cultural contexts of printmaking. This historical record captures the state of the British Museum's print holdings, making it an essential reference for understanding the development of print collections and the history of early prints.
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