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The Mystery of Life
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Engravings on Wood by Members of the Society of American Wood-Engravers
The Mystery of Life
Victor Bernstrom (American, 1845–1907)
After: Carl von Marr (American, born in 1858)
Author: William M. Laffan (American, 19th century)
Author: Society of American Wood-Engravers
Publisher: Harper & Brothers (American, founded in 1817)
After: Carl von Marr (American, born in 1858)
Author: William M. Laffan (American, 19th century)
Author: Society of American Wood-Engravers
Publisher: Harper & Brothers (American, founded in 1817)
1887
Place of Publication: New York, New York, USA
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with 25 wood engravings
Dimensions
Overall: 47.3 x 37.5 x 2 cm (18 5/8 x 14 3/4 x 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Edward J. Lowell
Accession NumberM5109
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
New York: Harper and Brothers, 1887
Description(New York: Harper and Brothers, 1887) 47.3 cm; [unpaged] 25 plates with individual caption leaves; original publisher's half dark green cloth, gilt- and black-stamped green cloth boards (small printed paper label on upper cover).
First edition, "popular" issue; there was also a larger-format, limited edition issued in a portfolio.
First edition, "popular" issue; there was also a larger-format, limited edition issued in a portfolio.
ProvenanceEdward J. Lowell, by whom given to MFA, March 14, 1888.