John Pettie, R.A., H.R.S.A. / by Martin Hardie
1908, First Edition. London : Adam and Charles Black. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked and title-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #410942
Physical description; xxiv, 278 pages, 51 unnumbered leaves of plates : colour illustrations, portraits ; 23 cm. Notes; Publisher's case binding of brown cloth. Upper cover with title and author blocked in gold and illustration of paint brushes and palette blocked in red, green, gold and black. Spine with title, author and publisher blocked in gold and palette motif in red, green and gold. Top edge gilt. Signed on the spine with the monogram of A.A. Turbayne. Appendixes: I. Portraits of John Pettie. II. Catalogue of pictures by John Pettie. Includes index. Subjects; Pettie, John 1839-1893. Pettie, John (Scottish painter, 1839-1893) ; Catalogues. Painters England ; Biography. Painters, Scottish 19th century ; Biography. Painters, British 19th century ; Biography. Artists Biography.
Price: €65.00