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Robert Hancock And His Works (1885) is a book that provides a comprehensive overview of the life and works of the renowned British engraver, Robert Hancock. The book features a detailed biography of Hancock, tracing his early life, education, and career as an engraver. It also includes an extensive analysis of his works, including his illustrations, bookplates, and other engravings.The book is written by Hancock himself, providing a unique insight into his own life and works. It is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of his career. The first chapter provides an overview of his early life and education, while the second chapter delves into his apprenticeship and early work as an engraver.The subsequent chapters explore Hancock's various works, including his illustrations for books, his bookplates, and his engravings for prints and other publications. The book also includes a detailed analysis of his style and technique, as well as his influence on the art of engraving.Overall, Robert Hancock And His Works (1885) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and works of this influential engraver. It provides a comprehensive overview of his career, as well as a detailed analysis of his works and their impact on the art of engraving.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.