Thomas Gainsborough, B.A. / by A. E. Fletcher. Illustrated with twenty plates and a photogravure frontispiece
1904, First Edition. London & New York : Walter Scott publishing co., ltd. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked blind-tooled decorated cloth. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dulled and dust-toned as with age with corners slightly bumped. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Front spine hinges slightly worn. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 233 pages; Physical description.: xvi, 233 p. : 21 pl. (incl. front., port.) ; 18 cm. Notes: Title in blue and black within blue ornamental border. Appendix I: Pictures by Gainsborough in public galleries, p. 191-194. Appendix II: Pictures by Gainsborough in the possession of private owners, p. 195-209. Appendix III: Subject: Repeatedly treated by Gainsborough, p. 210-217. Appendix IV: Sales of Gainsborough's works, p. 218-225. 1 photo-engr. and 20 process illus. Appendix V: Bibliography, p. 226-229. Subject: Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727-1788. Series: Makers of British art. Item #220538
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