Lessons in the Art of Illuminating: A Series of Examples selected from Works in the British Museum, Lambeth Palace Library, and the South Kensington Museum with Practical Instructions, and a Sketch of the History of the Art
Language: English
Published by Blackie & Sons Limited, London, Glasgow and Dublin, 1885
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used





Seller: Nikki Green Books, Glasgow, United KingdomNikki Green Books
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Condition: Used - Very good
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Undated 1885. Slim, small 4to. xviii + pp34 with 4 pages of averts to rear complete with 9 tipped in colour chromolithographs. Hardcover no dust jacket. Green buckram binding with gilt design and titles to front board with bevelled edges in very good condition with a little shelf wear to top and tale of spine and a small scratch to front board. Inside, except for the odd spot of foxing , not affecting the plates , all pages clean and bright. A very nice copy.
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Lessons in the Art of Illuminating: A Series of Examples selected from Works in the British Museum, Lambeth Palace Library, and the South Kensington Museum with Practical Instructions, and a Sketch of the History of the Art
- Author
- W. J . Loftie
- Publisher
- Blackie & Sons Limited, London, Glasgow and Dublin
- Publication year
- 1885
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Seller catalogs
- History, The Arts
Nikki Green Books
Glasgow, United Kingdom
AbeBooks seller since April 1, 2021
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Nikki Green Books is based in Glasgow. Beth Lowell-Green is a third generation bookdealer, who along with her partner Nikki reside in sunny Glasgow. The origins of the business began with Beth's grandmother, Eve Lowell, who started The Dartmoor Bookshop in Ashburton at the back of Beth's grandfathers newsagent shop before moving to her own premises in the town. Beth spent her formative years working with her parents, who started Sue Lowell Natural History Books, based in London. We specialise in natural history, Scottish interest and ornithology along with the rare and unusual.…
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