Stolbert Robinson Christopher (8 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: New. William De Morgan designed and manufactured ceramics from 1870 to 1907, and lifelong friendships with William Morris and Edward Burne-Jones placed him at the heart of the Arts and Crafts revolution. After designing stained glass for William Morris, De Morgan set up his own pottery works. His personal vision was for intense underglaze colours and shimmering lustres to show off his designs of fabulous animals, rich florals, and flowing Persian curves. De Morgan was unquestionably the Arts and Crafts Movement's most important potter. Today his work is part of some of the world's major art collections. This is the only book available that looks at the man and his works.…

First Edition. Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dust-dulled. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 64 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 21 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (page 63) and index. Contents; Early Life -- William Morris and William De Morgan -- Chelsea, 1872-81 -- Merton Abbey, 1882-8 -- Fulham and Florence, 1888-1907 -- Bestselling Novelist, 1905-17 -- Ceramic Techniques -- De Morgan and Arts and Crafts. Subjects; De Morgan, William Frend 1839-1917. Arts and crafts movement Great Britain. Potters Great Britain ; Biography. Luster-ware. 1 Kg.…

First Edition. Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dust-dulled. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 64 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 21 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (page 63) and index. Contents; Early Life -- William Morris and William De Morgan -- Chelsea, 1872-81 -- Merton Abbey, 1882-8 -- Fulham and Florence, 1888-1907 -- Bestselling Novelist, 1905-17 -- Ceramic Techniques -- De Morgan and Arts and Crafts. Subjects; De Morgan, William Frend 1839-1917. Arts and crafts movement Great Britain. Potters Great Britain ; Biography. Luster-ware. 1 Kg.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Some light wear to covers and spine, mainly edges and corners, spine faded, internally in good condition, pages crisp and clear.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. About the book: Softcover. Second Printing. Personally inscribed by Stolbert Robinson, inside front cover. Book is in fine condition. Additional photos available upon request. Inscribed by Author(s).

Paperback. Condition: New. William De Morgan designed and manufactured ceramics from 1870 to 1907, and lifelong friendships with William Morris and Edward Burne-Jones placed him at the heart of the Arts and Crafts revolution. After designing stained glass for William Morris, De Morgan set up his own pottery works. His personal vision was for intense underglaze colours and shimmering lustres to show off his designs of fabulous animals, rich florals, and flowing Persian curves. De Morgan was unquestionably the Arts and Crafts Movement's most important potter. Today his work is part of some of the world's major art collections. This is the only book available that looks at the man and his works.…

63pp, wonderful colour illus. throughout, stiff pictorial covers (here of a Chinese dragon).