Anecdotes of Painting in England - 1849
| Author: |
George Vertue |
| Full Title : |
Anecdotes of Painting in England; with Some Account of the Principal Artists; and Incidental Notes on other Arts, Also a Catalogue of Engravers Who Have been Born or Resided in England Collected by the Late George Vertue; Digested and Published from his Original Mss. by Horace Walpole; with Additions by the Late Rev. James Dallaway |
| Published: |
London: Henry G. Bohn, 1849 |
Gorgeous three volume matching set of full red crushed morocco bindings. Heavily ornately gilt spines w/ title and volume number, raised bands; spine leather is slightly darkened w/ an, overall, lovely shelf appearance. Rich gilt decorations on all boards, gently worn. Joint leather is gently rubbed, volume two suffers a small crack at the head of the front joint, but board remains firmly attached. Charming patterned gilt inner dentelles. Bindings are tight and sound. a.e.g.
Mostly clean internally. Appears to be extra illustrated w/ a profusion of finely engraved plates. Signed bindings by Proudfoot of London.
In VG+ condition. A highly appealing three volume set of 19th century red leather fine bindings.
Volumes measure c. 6" x 8 3/4" 1007 pp + appendix + index, continuous pagination.
Ordering: Please use the Buy Me button below, or phone the shop to order this map.
| Item #: | B2360 |
| Item Title: |
Anecdotes of Painting in England |
| Price ($US, shipping not incl.): |
This item has been moved
to our new website! |
Please note that all items are subject to prior sale. These pages are updated frequently, but there may be a chance that we have not deleted this link yet and that this item has been sold.
IMPORTANT: Please record the number and title of this item and include this information in all future correspondence. Thank you!