First Edition "Masterpieces of Industrial Art and Sculpture..." Waring, 1862
Item Details
A first edition ‘Masterpieces Of Industrial Art And Sculpture At The International Exhibition’ Volume I (of three), by J.B. Waring, published by Day & Son, London 1863 who proudly claim to be the lithographers to The Queen and to H.R.H. The Prince Of Wales. The massive folio sized book is leather bound with elaborate decorative embossing, gloriously marbled endpapers and gilt work on the cover and gilt page edges. The full page chromo-lithographed images throughout the book are simply wonderful, remaining vivid and clear. Explanations of the plates are written in both English and French. The title page of the book is inscribed by Mrs. J.B. Bennett, the bookseller in Cincinnati.
- This item is Ex-Libris, having been stored in a climate controlled facility and is being auctioned to benefit the Cincinnati Art Museum Library.
Condition
, the book shows typical wear at the hinge and edges and the corners are bumped. The title page is loose but the remaining are tight. Interior pages are slightly toned with little to no foxing.
Dimensions
Item #
14CIN096-013