Description: Click here to see our other books! Richard Cosway, R.A., and His Wife and Pupils Miniaturists of the Eighteenth Century George C. Williamson 1897 George Bell & Sons : London 11.5" by 8.5" [9], x-xii, [3], 2-170pp SUMMARY The first limited edition work looking into the influential art of Richard Cosway, beautifully illustrated with examples of his miniatures throughout. First Edition,Illustrated,Limited Edition,Publishers' Original Binding Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 2 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 29.99 EU Postage: £ 21.99 European Postage: £ 23.99 Asia Postage: £ 37.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 38.99 DESCRIPTION The first limited edition of this work, limited to three-hundred and fifty copies.An in-depth analysis of the life and works of Richard Cosway, and his influence on his wife and pupils.Cosway was the leading portrait painter of the Regency era, best known for his miniatures. During his career he produced portraits of the Duke of Wellington, Madame du Barry, and other prominent figures of society.Illustrated with a frontispiece, fifty-three plates, and in-text illustrations.Collated, complete.By George C. Williamson. CONDITION In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, generally smart, with some rubbing and marks to the boards and spine. Light bumping to the spine and extremities. Internally, most pages are detached but present, as is common with this work due to the gutta percha binding. Pages are bright and clean with just a few odd spots. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Author: George C. Williamson
Publisher: George Bell & Sons
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: Yes
Language: English
Fiction Subject: None
Illustrator: Richard Cosway
Original/Facsimile: Original
Original/Reproduction: Original
Signed: No
Year Printed: 1897
Place of Publication: London
Weight: 2.000000
Country/Region of Manufacture: London