Gossip About Portraits: Principally Engraved Portraits (1866) is a book written by Walter F. Tiffin that explores the history and stories behind various engraved portraits. The book is divided into chapters that cover different types of portraits, including those of royalty, politicians, artists, and literary figures. Tiffin provides interesting anecdotes and historical context for each portrait, as well as information about the engravers and the techniques used to create the images. The book is a fascinating look at the art of engraving and the cultural significance of portraiture in the 19th century.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.
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