PREFATORY NOTE AMONGST the illustrations to be found in the following pages robabl none will interest the reader more than the pencil drawings by WilIiam Twopeny, reproduced here by the courtesy of Mr. Charles Twopeny and the authorities of the British Muscum. These delightful sketches were made during the early part of the last century, and, apart from their high artistic qualities, their value as authentic records of houses and details, many of which no longer exist-at any rate in their original state-cannot be over ...
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PREFATORY NOTE AMONGST the illustrations to be found in the following pages robabl none will interest the reader more than the pencil drawings by WilIiam Twopeny, reproduced here by the courtesy of Mr. Charles Twopeny and the authorities of the British Muscum. These delightful sketches were made during the early part of the last century, and, apart from their high artistic qualities, their value as authentic records of houses and details, many of which no longer exist-at any rate in their original state-cannot be over-estimated. The Editor will endeavoured to present as many as possible of these drawings in facsimile, but in some cases, owing to the delicate nature of the originals, it has been found impossible to obtain a satisfactory result by this process. Some of the drawings have, therefore, been re-drawn by Mr. H. CliFord, and these can easily be identified by referring to the list of illustrations. In the preparation of this volume the editor desires to acknowledge his indebtedness to the following who have returnered him valuable assistaice in various ways...
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Add this copy of Art in England During the Elizabethan and Stuart to cart. $24.38, fair condition, Sold by John C. Newland rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cheltenham, Glos., UNITED KINGDOM, published 1908 by The Studio Ltd.
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Used-Acceptable. Fair paperback. Special Spring number of 'The Studio', 1908. Edited by Charles Holme, with a note on the first century of English engraving by Malcolm Salaman. Pages generally clean, with foxing & browning on p.103; tissue guards to colour plates browned; spine creased, worn & browned, with some loss.
Add this copy of Art in England During the Elizabethan and Stuart to cart. $24.67, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1908 by Offices of the Studio.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Re-bound by library. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1300grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of Art in England During the Elizabethan and Stuart to cart. $31.47, good condition, Sold by Mullen Books, Inc. ABAA / ILAB rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Marietta, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1908 by Offices of the Studio.
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Good + (sunning discoloration on spine and top edge of cover. pastedown on cover has rubbing and a small tear. foxing and age toning on pages next to tissue. Pages 113-120 and end flypaper have signifcant waving. age toning to rear endpapers. previous... Green cloth boards with pastedown label. x + 120 pp. 10 large tissue guarded color plates, 4 large tissue guarded BW engravings. Many additional large BW plates and illustrations. Reproductions by several artists of drawings by William Twopeny. Includes exteriors and interiors of famous stately homes with details of staircases, gables, chimneys, newel posts and more; also includes examples of furniture, embroideries/tapestries, and engravings of various royalty, maps, etc. Beautifully-reproduced images.
Add this copy of Art in England During the Elizabethan and Stuart to cart. $50.00, fair condition, Sold by Conover Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Martinsville, VA, UNITED STATES, published 1908 by Offices of the Studio.
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Fair. No Jacket. Hardcover. Folio-over 12"-15" tall. Edge and corner worn, small piece missing at the top and base of the spine, spine is discolored, board peeking through at the base of the front cover, scuffed and scratched, overall a wonderfully well-preserved, collectible first edition! 120 historical pages beautifully enhanced by black and white and full-color illustrations! Original gilt, decorated cloth! "Amongst the illustrations to be found in the following pages probably none will interest the reader more than the pencil drawings by William Twopeny, reproduced here by the courtesy of Mr. Charles Twopeny and the authorities of the British Museum. These delightful sketches were made during the early part of the last century, and, apart from their high artistic qualities, their value as authentic records of houses and details, many of which no longer exist----at any rate in their original state----cannot be over-estimated.
