LAFFAN, William Mackay (1848-1909). Engravings on Wood by Members of the Society of American Wood-Engravers, New York, 1887, folio, 7 plates only (of 25), unbound, as issued, in original half roan portfolio. NO. 2 OF 112 COPIES, signed by the publisher.

LAFFAN, William Mackay (1848-1909, editor).  Engravings on Wood by Members of the Society of American Wood-Engravers. New York: Harper Brothers, 1887. Folio (607 x 475mm). Half title, title printed in red and black, 7 engraved plates on fine tissue paper only (of 25), each plate signed in pencil by the engraver and, in 4 cases, by the artist [see note], the plates in window mounts, stamped in gilt on each mount with the engraver's name and initials, outer tissue guards. Unbound, as issued, in original cloth-backed half roan portfolio (worn). NUMBER 2 OF 112 COPIES, signed by the publisher. The engravings included are as follows: 1) William Closson after William H. Hunt's "The Listeners"; 2) T. Cole after Giotto's "The Entombment"; 3) John P. Davis after Edgar M. Ward's "The Cobblers" (signed by the artist in addition to the engraver); 4) G. Kruell after William H. Hunt's "A Portrait"; 5) G. Kruell after Alfred Kappes' "Rent Day" (signed by the artist in addition to the engraver); 6) F. H. Wellington after E. A. Abbey's "Miles Standish's Challenge" (signed by the artist in addition to the engraver) and 7) F. H. Wellington after W. T. Smedley's "One Day in June" (signed by the artist in addition to the engraver).