Birket Foster, R.W.S
1906, First Edition. London : A. and C. Black. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked, decorated cloth. Spine bands and panel edges slightly rubbed and dust-toned only, as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #226916
Publisher's ads to the rear.Physical description; xx, 216p, [91] leaves of plates: ill. (some col.), facsims., ports.; 23 cm. Notes; "List of the principal books illustrated by Birket Foster": p. [191]-198."List of water-colour paintings exhibited at the Royal society of painters in water-colours": p. [199]-207. "List of oil-paintings exhibited at the Royal academy": p. 209. Subjects; Foster, Myles Birket 1825-1899. Illumination of books and manuscripts - Great Britain - 19th century. Watercolor painting - 19th century - England. Black's New Series of Colour Books; each containing 24-32 full-page Illustrations in Colour, and a sketch-map. Large crown 8vo, cloth.
Price: €75.00